#1084 - How to Save or Recover Your BitLocker Recovery Key
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How to Save or Recover Your BitLocker Recovery Key
It could mean the difference between recovering your data or losing it forever.
BitLocker could be running on your PC without your knowledge. Without the recovery key, you risk losing everything. I'll show you three ways to check, find, and save your key.
Are There Hidden Files that Save Every Keystroke I've Ever Typed?
No. But of course, nothing is that simple.
Worried your computer is secretly saving everything you type? It's not. While there are hidden files and places keystrokes can live temporarily, there's no master file of your entire typing history (unless malware is involved). Learn what's real, what's myth, and how to truly erase your data.
Read: Are There Hidden Files that Save Every Keystroke I've Ever Typed?
Should I Still Avoid Standard Folders If I'm Not Using OneDrive?
It's a matter of trust.
Even if you avoid OneDrive, using standard Windows folders might not be as safe as you think. Microsoft's been known to make changes you didn't ask for. I'll explain why I don't trust those folders or Microsoft, and what I do instead to keep my stuff organized and safe.
Read: Should I Still Avoid Standard Folders If I'm Not Using OneDrive?
Why Doesn't Someone Simplify Computers For Seniors?
Why I'm not holding my breath.
Tired of feeling left behind by today's tech? It's not your fault. I'll look at why computers aren't getting any simpler, what basic devices exist, and how the right attitude and support can make all the difference.
No Extension? No Problem: How to Identify Almost Any File Type
Let's get a little geeky.
Got a mystery file with no extension or an ambiguous one? You may be able to uncover what it is by checking its signature. I'll show you how to peek inside with a free tool and match the clues to known formats.
Read: No Extension? No Problem: How to Identify Almost Any File Type
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No Extension? No Problem: How to Identify Almost Any File Type
Got a mystery file with no extension or an ambiguous one? You may be able to uncover what it is by checking its signature. I?ll show you how to peek inside with a free tool and match the clues to known formats.
Watch: No Extension? No Problem: How to Identify Almost Any File Type
Why Doesn't Someone Simplify Computers For Seniors?
Tired of feeling left behind by today?s tech? It?s not your fault. I'll look at why computers aren?t getting any simpler, what basic devices exist, and how the right attitude and support can make all the difference.
Should I Still Avoid Standard Folders If I'm Not Using OneDrive?
Even if you avoid OneDrive, using standard Windows folders might not be as safe as you think. Microsoft?s been known to make changes you didn?t ask for. I?ll explain why I don?t trust those folders or Microsoft, and what I do instead to keep my stuff organized and safe.
Watch: Should I Still Avoid Standard Folders If I'm Not Using OneDrive?
How to Save or Recover Your BitLocker Recovery Key
BitLocker could be running on your PC without your knowledge. Without the recovery key, you risk losing everything. I'll show you three ways to check, find, and save your key.
Are There Hidden Files that Save Every Keystroke I've Ever Typed?
Worried your computer is secretly saving everything you type? It?s not. While there are hidden files and places keystrokes can live temporarily, there?s no master file of your entire typing history (unless malware is involved). Learn what?s real, what?s myth, and how to truly erase your data.
Watch: Are There Hidden Files that Save Every Keystroke I've Ever Typed?
