Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release for April is a whopper

Nearly every major product family needs immediate patching, from Windows to Office to Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and even ...
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Windows 11 updates force BitLocker recovery on enterprise PCs

Windows 11 updates KB5083769 and KB5082052 trigger BitLocker recovery prompts on enterprise PCs with specific Group Policy ...

Your Data Is More Vulnerable Than You Think. Here’s How to Encrypt Your External Hard Drives

Your company’s intellectual property is its most valuable asset—and its biggest liability. Here's how to encrypt your hard ...

Here’s How to Encrypt Your Whole External Backup Drive to Keep Your Files Safe

Learn how to encrypt a backup drive to protect sensitive data, secure your files, and prevent unauthorized access with this step-by-step guide.
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Windows updates have destroyed countless PCs—here's how I protect mine

Two steps to safeguarding your data and avoid getting locked out of your PC ...
CSOonline

7 ways to improve your business resilience with backup and recovery

When your network goes down, your business stops. That’s a stark truth we see confirmed daily in incident response—and N-able’s 2026 State of the SOC Report only underscores it. Backup isn’t just an ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.
Lifehacker

You Can Finally Back Up Your Android's Local Files

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...
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Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

For years, we’ve been told that encryption is the gold standard for digital privacy. If data is encrypted, it is supposed to be locked away from hackers, companies and governments alike. That ...