One of the best uses for your PC's empty USB ports is housing a USB security key. What this does is automatically lock your system once the USB stick is removed, and unlock it as soon as the drive is ...

I might just be too much of a pessimist (like most writers here at Gizmodo), but how in the hell is this thing supposed to function? It works in the same manner as any other traditional locks, but it ...

I have all but moved on from password to passkeys, where possible, as a safer alternative to typing a long string of characters. But there's a caveat: if someone gains physical access to your computer ...

We’re not sure who would really have a use for this other than paranoid sysadmins trying to lock down everyone’s computer, but this USB Security Lock inserts a USB stub into a port so nothing else can ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're waiting for a flight at the airport or working remotely from a coffee shop close to home, if you leave your laptop unsecured, ...

I remember and I am still suffering somewhat from PEST (Proper Endpoint Security Trauma). It exists, it really does. You may call it something else in your organization. Perhaps you use a more ...

You've probably accumulated a drawer full of USB drives, cables and chargers over the years. While they've certainly gotten better at charging your devices and transfer files more quickly, they ...

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced a new authentication standard that can be implemented for USB-C devices and complimenting chargers. USB-C Authentication, as it’s called, uses 128-bit ...

To protect your data, you can lock your USB ports from working with USB sticks. You can use one of these free USB port-locking software to do so easily: URC Access Modes Nomesoft USB Guard Windows USB ...

A hand, holding a USB flash drive, with a laptop in the background. - Sergeyklopotov/Getty Images One of the best uses for your PC's empty USB ports is housing a USB security key. What this does is ...