IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension.

Since Windows 11 24H2, Device Encryption automatically turns on when you clean install and sign in with a Microsoft account. This only affects fresh installs or new PCs with 24H2 preinstalled—not ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption For those who chose not to sign in with a Microsoft account but opted for a local account instead, the device encryption option isn't available.

The ShrinkLocker ransomware exploits the BitLocker feature on enterprise PCs to encrypt the entire local drive and remove recovery options.

You can turn on BitLocker on any Windows 11 machine, but Microsoft is making it a default setting going forward. Credit: Microsoft This is admittedly a more modern way for users to store data.

Windows 11 24H2 Update Will Enable BitLocker Drive Encryption On Re-Installs Starting on the next major Windows 11 update (version 24H2), Microsoft will automatically turn on its BitLocker drive ...