Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

PowerToys comes with an option called Screen Ruler. As it denotes, it displays a ruler on demand. To show a ruler on screen using PowerToys, follow these steps: Open the PowerToys app on your computer ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.