Are Encrypted USB Drives Actually Worth It?

The rise of cloud storage has made traditional USB drives all but obsolete, but could there still be a reason to keep an ...

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may ...
AOL

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

Nobody who values the files on their computer should be without at least two regularly updated methods for backing them up. External drives are perfect for this. You can plug them into your computer, ...

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 ...
BGR

What USB OTG Means For Android Phones (And Why You Should Use It)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard port found on many devices. Most phones, including iPhones, come with USB-C starting with the iPhone ...
CPO Magazine

Microsoft Bans Developer Accounts of High-Profile Open-Source Projects, MemTest86, Windscribe, WireGuard, & VeraCrypt

Microsoft has banned the developer accounts of high-profile open-source projects, leaving them unable to publish software ...
Portland Press Herald

Portland police’s use of encrypted messaging app is raising concerns in the city, courtroom

An error has occurred. Please try again. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...
Lifehacker

The Best Ways to Make Use of Those Spare USB Ports on Your TV or Monitor

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...