Protecting Your Files on Mac

Keeping your files secure is crucial in the digital age, especially with the rise of cyber threats. One way to enhance the security of your documents is by password protecting your zip files on your Mac computer.

Steps to Password Protect a Zip File on Mac:

1. Locate the zip file you wish to protect.
2. Right-click on the zip file and select "Compress" from the dropdown menu to create a new zip file.
3. With the new zip file, click on the file once to select it, then click on "File" from the menu bar and choose "Get Info" or simply press Command + I.
4. In the Info window, click on the "Sharing & Permissions" dropdown arrow.
5. Click on the lock icon at the bottom right, then enter your Mac's administrator username and password.
6. Now, click on the plus (+) sign and add the user account you want to share the file with.
7. Next to the user you just added, click on the dropdown menu and select "Read & Write."
8. Close the Info window.
9. Your zip file is now password protected on your Mac!

By following these steps, you can ensure that your sensitive information remains secure and protected from unauthorized access.