The second is that once you set the password, there's no way to recover it if you forget it. Here's how to password protect a folder on your PC.

If you want to protect a folder with a password, you won't find such a feature on Windows 10, but you can this alternative.

Knowing how to password protect a folder on your Mac can help keep your files safe and secure. To create a protected folder on your Mac, you can turn your folder into a disc image, which is easier ...

For an added measure of security, you should assign a password to any folder containing truly sensitive data. But Windows doesn't offer that option, so try these solutions instead.

With the file open in Pages, Numbers, or Keynote, select File and then Set Password to choose and apply your password.

A reader wants to know if there's a way to lock down a folder without installing third-party software. Here are some options, both with and without software.

Apple makes it easy to change icons for files and folders on Mac. Here's how it works, along with tips on using images or changing the folder icon color.

Do you want to protect folders and files with a password? Here's how on Windows 11.