Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

Apple is fairly consistent in rolling out new security and privacy options for its users, and one of the latest to be pushed to the public at large is Advanced Data Protection. As the name suggests, ...

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...

We have more information on the new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16. When Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16, Android will block sideloading, disable cellular 2G connections, and ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 could come with new Advanced Protection options. Google's Advanced Protection Program is a suite of optional ...

For the first time, Folder Lock is available for macOS as a fully native pplication, built specifically for macOS 13 Ventura ...

Android phones are remarkably more secure than they used to be, but Google is holding back on you. There’s a lesser-known feature that’s off by default, and enabling it is an easy way to get a serious ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link In nearly all cases, you can only access folders on a Windows computer once you're logged into your user account. But if multiple people use the ...

On Windows 11/10 PCs, most users set up an admin/login password to prevent others from accessing their computers without their knowledge; however, this may not be enough if we need to protect ...

You can–and should–protect your Windows computer with a strong and secure login password or other means of authentication. Perhaps there are specific folders and ...

Google’s Advanced Protection Program, an initiative to help protect the Google Accounts of those who are “most at risk,” may be getting a new protection feature on Android devices to block sideloading ...