Do you often leave your USB drive lying around? Worried about unauthorized access to the device? The latest versions of Windows offer something called BitLocker to defend against this threat.Not only does it password protect your USB drive, but it encrypts the data just in case someone hacks into it. By password protection, you'll need to enter your password to unlock the drive each time you want to connect it to a computer.
In Windows 7 or Vista, simply right click your drive and select BitLocker. Then follow the steps to set up a password and be prepared to wait a bit for the installation to finish. Take a break and let the process finish.
The only downsides however are the limitations. BitLocker only allows recent Windows operating systems to access your drive - such as Windows 7 and Vista. Macs, PS3s, Linux, and other systems won't recognize the drive.
Another flaw is the fact that people often leave USB drives connected to systems they walk away from. It doesn't automatically disconnect your device after a certain idle time, leaving it 100% vulnerable to unauthorized access if left unlocked.
Still, it's a step ahead when it comes to data security and you can be reassured if your BitLocker defended drive falls into the wrong hands. It's safe to say a good 98% of the people who get ahold of your unplugged USB drive will not be able to break through BitLocker.
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