BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive. It’s a ...

It's common to forget passwords, especially for apps and accounts where you aren't required to put up your passwords daily, like Instagram or X or even your Apple ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe ...

Whether you're new to the Apple ecosystem or have been a loyal part of it since the early days, you probably know just how important your Apple Account (formerly known as an Apple ID) is. From using ...

Windows 11, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With BitLocker device encryption turned on for your PC's system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop ...

Microsoft automatically uploads BitLocker recovery keys to the cloud, allowing FBI access via warrants as proven in recent ...

In a little-noticed change that arrived with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple re-enabled the option to have a recovery key associated with an Apple ID. The Apple ecosystem ...

FileVault is an excellent tool to protect your Mac’s drive when it’s shut down. When FileVault is active, someone powering up your machine cannot gain access through any means to the encrypted data on ...