You probably have documents on your desktop operating system that contain sensitive information. So what do you do to protect that data? You could hide the document in an obscure folder -- but that's ...

You can password protect a folder in Windows 10 using a program called WinRar, which is free to download and use.

To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

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Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...