One of the benefits of online file sharing and cloud storage services is the ability to share documents and files with friends, family, or colleagues easily. But with it being so easy, how do you ...

Microsoft Excel has been one of the go-to spreadsheet apps for several decades, and it's developed an array of tricks throughout its lifetime, not just for making data entry, editing, and organization ...

I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.

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Most of us share documents via email. But what if it’s a digital copy of your birth certificate, a sensitive medical record, or a confidential legal document? I want to ensure that only the intended ...

Overview: Always go for ‘People you choose’ instead of public links to protect access.Use strong passwords and set expiration ...

Looking for a way to keep the codes to nuclear weapons or the secret ingredients to Coke safe and secure? You could encrypt the files, but they'd still be visible, and therefore potentially vulnerable ...

Dropbox’s long-awaited password manager debuted last month in a beta test. Now, it’s officially headed to Dropbox Pro and Plus users. The company’s Vault for secure file storage, meanwhile, is also ...

Databases created for distribution with FileMaker Pro 6 may display strange issues when password-protected. Double-clicking a database containing a blank password when FileMaker Pro is not running ...