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FAQ: Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration guide

Free support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025, leaving unpatched devices exposed. We answer the key questions every IT ...
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How to use BitLocker to encrypt your external drives in Windows

Windows 11, Windows 10, and even older versions come pre-installed with a security and encryption feature called BitLocker.
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Got a new Windows 11 PC or laptop? Do these 6 steps to make your device more secure

There are several security features available in Windows 11 that aren’t enabled by default or need to be configured properly. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 to let admins mandate SMB encryption for outbound connections

Windows 11 will let admins mandate SMB client encryption for all outbound connections, starting with today's Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 rolling out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. SMB ...