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Microsoft has announced big changes that are coming to BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 in 2026. The company has unveiled a new 'hardware accelerated BitLocker' that will be available on new devices ...

If you're running Windows 11 Pro, you could be costing your SSD almost 50 percent of its performance and speed. According to extensive tests run by the fine folks at Tom's Hardware, Windows 11's ...

In brief: Windows 11 Pro ships with a security feature that could severely hamper your solid-state drive's performance. Fortunately, it is easy enough to turn off but some might not even know it is ...

Rufus 3.22 final version is now available for download from GitHub. It adds the option to disable BitLocker encryption. Another major highlight of the release is the end of Windows 7 support. The ...

Sometimes, we upgrade or reinstall the Windows operating system on our PCs. This helps us stay updated with new features and security updates. When you are trying to install or upgrade your Windows OS ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Microsoft has finally managed to resolve a bug related to BitLocker encryption reporting. The issue was first confirmed in October last year, and it has finally been fixed on Windows 11 21H2.

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. Image: Ascannio/Adobe Stock Windows 10 already ...

Microsoft is aware of this issue where BitLocker might incorrectly receive a 65000 error in MDMs, and they are expected to release a fix shortly. Affected ...

Microsoft confirms FBI can access BitLocker keys via valid legal orders Cloud accounts store unencrypted keys, enabling law enforcement access; local accounts avoid this risk Senator Wyden criticizes ...