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Windows 11 is making it easier to transfer data to a new PC — here's how it works

Windows 11 now lets you transfer data from an old PC easily during setup. Well, except it's not as easy as you might think.
The Verge

Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11

Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled.
Windows Central

How to share files with sensitive content securely on Windows 11

On Windows 11, at one point or another, you may have to share a file with sensitive content with someone else. While it might be daunting for many people as the file may land in the wrong hands, there ...
ExtremeTech

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

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Digital Trends

The next Windows 11 update may seriously slow down your SSD

Microsoft may be rolling out a new feature as part of the latest Windows 11 update that will boost security but slow down SSD performance. We’re talking about BitLocker, of course, a device encryption ...
TechSpot

Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11

Facepalm: BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature introduced by Microsoft with Windows Vista. The technology can apparently keep users' data safe thanks to AES and other advanced encryption ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11’s most important new feature is post-quantum cryptography. Here’s why.

Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with a set of new encryption algorithms that can withstand future attacks from quantum computers in a move aimed at jump-starting what’s likely to be the most ...