We've come across another USB lock, and unlike the half-baked USB Port Security Lock, which attempts to use your USB port as a substitute for a Kensington lock port, Lindy's USB Port goes after the ...

Since most people carry a USB memory stick around with them these days, especially geeky sorts who want controlled access to computer lab, why not take advantage of the stick's unique serial number to ...

Locking & protecting your computer with a USB has always been an additional feature for securing your Windows computer. If you leave your PC alone for short intervals, then using a USB to lock your ...

Working in a busy office or in a shared workspace has many inconveniences, not the least of which is ensuring that your data is secure when you walk away from the PC. Let's be honest: Frequently ...

If you're looking for a clever way of keeping your kid sister out of your room, how about a deadbolt that unlocks when you insert a specific USB key? The way the system works is for a host PC to read ...

Yesterday we covered a fine tool for your USB Drives that allowed you to identify and clean up the junk files and folders on your Removable Drives. Today, I will discuss a USB security software that ...

What kind of security does $7 buy you? You're looking at it: the Thanko USB combination lock. It apparently fits onto any USB drive and likely offers about as much security as a UFO Detector or Targus ...

I have all but moved on from password to passkeys, where possible, as a safer alternative to typing a long string of characters. But there's a caveat: if someone gains physical access to your computer ...

There are lots of ways to protect your data. You can encrypt your hard drive, password protect your computer, or use biometric security measures. Or if you want to be ...

The Aegis Secure Key 3ncx is designed to provide a solution to a problem that remains common even in today’s cloud-based world: balancing convenience with security when it comes to USB keys. If we all ...

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