But what kind of encryption it provides depends on the program you use to create and open the ZIP file. The .zip format supports two forms of encryption and password protection.

Have a private document on your desktop OS? Here's how to keep it secure on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

How to Encrypt Files on Windows using Encrypting File System (EFS) EFS works by letting you apply encryption to already-existing files or folders in your file system.

LeoMoon QuickEncrypt is a free software to encrypt and decrypt files and folders on a Windows computer. Learn more about it in this article.

Using a plug-in for the popular Windows text editor, Notepad++, you can easily encrypt selected text and entire text files.

You keep selected files or folders encrypted on your internal drive. But are they protected when you use an online backup service?