You can password protect a PDF on a Mac computer using the Preview app to secure files that contain sensitive information.

You never know when one of your files might reach someone it wasn't intended to reach—perhaps through an email forward, a USB stick left behind on a desk, or maybe ...

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There are two simple ways to remove the password from a PDF file, one of which works no matter what software you have.

A password manager can help keep your private data secure, and they're easier to use than you may think. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an ...

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