To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

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You can encrypt a Microsoft Word document by giving it a password, which anyone who tries to open the document will be ...

Backing up your documents and other files in Windows is always advisable in case the originals ever get lost or corrupted. That's especially true for files that are important, sensitive, or ...