So you forgot your Windows password and are now locked out. What to do? We'll show you the best ways to get back into the ...

BitLocker is one of the simplest ways to encrypt an external drive on Windows, as long as you're using it with Windows devices. It's just one of many security features in Windows 11.

2. Connect your external hard drive to your PC (not your netbook). Ideally it should be empty, as it’s going to get littered with Windows 7 installer files, but that’s not crucial.

Anytime you connect an external hard drive to a PC, ... and you -- to identify it. By default, Windows usually assigns specific letters ... Enter your administrator password if Windows asks for it.

A built-in option with Windows 11 is to password-protect your hard drive. This is a great way to keep yourself protected, writes George Cox.

How to Password Protect an External USB Hard Drive. External hard drives are extremely useful because of their portability. Many are taken on the go, ...