How to Password Protect a Folder on Windows

To password protect a folder on Windows, you can use built-in features or third-party software. One common method is to use the BitLocker feature for Windows Pro and Enterprise editions. You can right-click on the folder you want to protect, select 'Properties,' go to the 'General' tab, and then click on 'Advanced.' From there, you can check the box that says 'Encrypt contents to secure data' to enable BitLocker encryption for that folder.

How to Password Protect a Folder on Mac

On a Mac, you can use Disk Utility to create an encrypted disk image where you can store your sensitive files. To do this, open Disk Utility, go to 'File' in the menu bar, select 'New Image' and then 'Blank Image.' Choose the size and location for the disk image, select 'AES-256' encryption, and set a password. Once the disk image is created, you can move your files into it and they will be protected by the password.