As of Windows 10 1511, it comes with an XTS-AES encryption algorithm, further increasing security over Windows 8.1. As a result, it’s pretty much a no-brainer to use BitLocker drive encryption.

Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.

After encrypting your drive with BitLocker, you won’t notice any difference in using your computer. Unlike with most other third-party encryption programs, you don’t have to type in an ...

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, BitLocker will use AES with the same bit strength (128-bit or 256-bit) as the “Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength (Windows ...

If hardware-based encryption is not available on your computer, BitLocker may use software-based encryption. Whether it is for the removable drive or fixed drive, the policy is same for all. That ...

Bitlocker is believed to be the most suitable encryption method for your Windows operating system, until a researcher revealed critical information on how it is not the greatest of solutions if ...

Encryption is an added level of security for you PC. Here are the pros and cons of Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool BitLocker.

A deep dive into Microsoft's BitLocker full-disk encryption technology was posted by Glenn Greenwald's The Intercept on Thursday. According to Lee's piece, the main concerns of the security ...

Pros of BitLocker The obvious benefit of enabling encryption is to keep your sensitive information secure and since it’s not a third-party program, it integrates with Windows for easier use.