If you share your computer with others and want to prevent them from accessing your files, there are numerous actions you can take. The first one is hiding your files. Here’s what to do to hide your files in Windows 11: 1. Find the folder you want to hide and right-click on it. 2. Select “Properties.” 3. Mark the checkbox next to “Hidden.” 4. Go to File Explorer and press the Layout and view options icon. It’s the second icon from the right. 5. Hover over “Show” and unmark the checkbox next to “Hidden items.” While this can be a good way to protect your files, it’s not the safest because other users can enable showing hidden files in a few steps. If you want to be safe, it’s best to protect your files with a password. Here’s how to do so using Easy File Locker: 1. Open your browser and download Easy File Locker. 2. Complete the installation process and launch the program. 3. Go to the “System” menu and choose “Set Password.” 4. Enter your password and press “Ok.” 5. Go to the “Files & Folders” menu and select “Add Folder” or “Add File,” depending on what you want to protect. 6. Select the file or folder by pressing the three dots on the right. 7. Uncheck the box next to “Accessible.” If you don’t do this, everyone will still be able to access your files and folders even if you locked them. 8. Check the box next to “Visible.” The selected file or folder is now password-protected. If someone tries to access it, they’ll receive the “Access is denied” message. If you want to lock multiple files and folders, you’ll need to repeat the steps for each.