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I use this clever workaround to lock files and folders on my PC

If there’s one feature that I still can’t believe Windows doesn’t have in 2026, it’s the ability to lock files and folders. Sure, your Windows account is already protected by a PIN or password, but ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...
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Android can lock your Windows 11 PC — but still can’t unlock it

Link to Windows added new ways to connect your Android phone and PC. Link to Windows now supports locking a PC remotely. The app has also gained a "Recent Activity" section. You can now send files ...
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New Windows 'LockSmith' PowerToy lets you free locked files

Microsoft has a new utility to the PowerToys toolset that will help Windows users find the processes using selected files and unlock them without requiring a third-party tool. PowerToys 0.64.0 also ...
TechSpot

Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

Microsoft's Link to Windows app on Android is reportedly getting a useful new feature: the ability to lock a PC remotely from a smartphone. Windows Central notes that the feature is rolling out ...