#1130 - How Do I Turn Off BitLocker? What Happens If I Do?
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How Do I Turn Off BitLocker? What Happens If I Do?
Turning off BitLocker in both Home and Pro editions of Windows is easy.
BitLocker encrypted your drive, intentionally or otherwise, but now you want it gone. Turning it off is easy whether you run Windows Home or Pro. I'll walk you through both, explain what you're giving up, and remind you why saving that recovery key matters.
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Your backup software says everything's there, but is it? Too many discover the truth only after disaster strikes. I'll walk you through practical, low-risk ways to test your backups so you can trust that your files will really be there when you need 'em.
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Will Using an On-Screen Keyboard Stop Keyloggers?
I'll explain how keyloggers work, why a virtual keyboard doesn't help, and how to keep your typing safe.
How to Use Cloud Storage Safely
Your files are in OneDrive, so are they backed up? Not necessarily. Cloud storage and cloud backup are not the same thing, and confusing the two can cost you everything. I'll give you four simple rules that keep your files safe.
More Tips to Protect Yourself from AI Scams
AI has entered the chat. And the email. And the voice call. And the video. It's making scams even harder to detect.
How Do I Turn Off BitLocker? What Happens If I Do?
BitLocker encrypted your drive, intentionally or otherwise, but now you want it gone. Turning it off is simple, whether you run Windows Home or Pro. I'll walk you through both, explain exactly what protection you're giving up, and why saving that recovery key matters.
How Do I Test Backups?
Your backup software says everything's there, but is it? Too many discover the truth only after disaster strikes. I'll walk you through practical, low-risk ways to test your backups so you can trust that your files will really be there when you need 'em.
Watch: How Do I Test Backups?
