Microsoft will soon start "accelerating" input/output (I/O) operations for BitLocker-encrypted volumes on PC systems with ...

The next generation of BitLocker, Microsoft’s encryption feature in Windows, will require next-generation Windows devices that are built on unannounced chips. “Hardware acceleration of BitLock ...

Currently, you have to decrypt it via the Windows 11 settings menu and it takes a considerable time depending on the number of files. I know this can worsen security, but not having bitlocker is ...

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...

After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have reported being asked to reset their systems via BitLocker Recovery, which ...

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Not sure when you should use your VPN and when it’s better to turn it off? I explain the situations where disabling your VPN might make sense—and guide you through how to do it on most major operating ...

While most PC players opt for keyboard and mouse, some like to use a controller. Those that choose a PlayStation 5 controller are often looking for ways to turn off the Adaptive Triggers of the ...

Windows 11 brings a lot of changes, including two new forms of BitLocker encryption: Drive Encryption and Device Encryption. These options provide enhanced security for your devices and files, but ...

BitLocker recovery is the process of regaining access to a drive that’s protected by BitLocker, especially when you’re unable to access it as you normally would. In planned situations, such as ...

In the newest Windows 11 builds, the OS drive is automatically encrypted even if a local user account is used. Running this command resolves the problem: reg add ...

BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive. It’s a ...