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The TPM 2.0 chips found in Windows 11 PCs are vulnerable to two new security flaws that can be exploited to steal a variety of sensitive data.

The theory of encryption can be a tough pill to swallow, but a great tool to have in your arsenal. Thankfully, in a modern context, you just need to ensure...

Whether you want to sell your Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook or give it a fresh start, you need to wipe it first. Here's how.

Drive Encryption is a wonderful feature. You can be confident that your data is safe, even if your device is lost or stolen. But if you lose your encryption key, you’ll never be able to access your data. Here’s how you can back up your encryption key somewhere safe.

Microsoft is warning that modern PCs which support specialized encryption functions for BitLocker and other encrypted drives may be subject to data damage and performance slowdowns.

It’s a problem that could be easily remedied.

Device encryption isn’t universal for all Windows 11 Home users. That leaves some vulnerable if their PC is ever lost or stolen.

Microsoft buries the fine print on this yes-or-no question.

Your devices can hold plenty of sensitive data. We’ll help you make sure your laptops, phones, tablets and more are completely clean before you resell them.

Along with thwarting malware, the Pluton chip handles BitLocker, Windows Hello and System Guard, and might help prevent physical insider attacks.