If you want something completely free that you can use with any cloud storage service and any device, Veracrypt (Opens in a new window) is incredibly powerful. It does not, however, protect you if Google's servers get hacked or its employees get nosy. With these security precautions in place, you can feel pretty safe that your friends, family, or laptop thieves will be locked out of any Google Docs you have stored online. Your phone is likely already encrypted, but on your laptop, be sure to enable BitLocker (Windows) or FileVault (Mac) in your computer's settings to keep thieves out. If you're worried about someone snooping on your laptop or phone, you'll want to protect those devices with a password or PIN if you haven't already-and encrypt the onboard storage. With these in place, it's highly unlikely anyone will be able to get into your account. To protect your docs from outsiders, make sure your account is as secure as possible: use a strong password, enable two-factor authentication, and-for best results-use a hardware security key like a Titan or YubiKey to protect your accounts. Unless you've shared them, other users can't see your files without your Google Account username and password. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides documents may not have an option for individual password protection, but they are still protected on Google's servers. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.

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