How To Shorten The URL/Link

Have you ever tried to share a link of your post, document or anything and realized that sometimes website links (URL’s) are very long, other times, they are very short. Website urls are shorten for a variety of reasons. Shortening a URL makes it more visually appealing URL and also shortened links will fit in places where you have a limited number of characters to use, for example: Twitter. Some other times it is because we want to know how many people clicks the link. So for that purpose we need URL Shortener.

What is a URL Shortener?

A URL Shortener is basically a way to make a long URL (Uniform Resource Locator) shorter.  URL shortening services are Web tools (or services) that allow you to provide a long URL to a specific webpage and obtain a much shorter URL from the service provider.

Many URL shorteners can also give you information about who is clicking on your links and why. Keeping track of this information is one way to increase the visitors to your site.

Working of URL Shortener

A URL shortener works because of a Web server function called a “Redirect” (URL redirection). Basically the new URL (the short URL) will redirect users to the old URL (your long URL). URL shortners just generate a shortcode, map the target URL to the shortcode, and provide a new URL. Visiting the URL performs a database lookup with the shortcode as a key, and redirects you to the target URL.

When you enter a URL in a browser, this actually sends an HTTP command to the Web server directing it to fetch and transmit the requested Web page. There are a series of redirect HTTP response codes that a server can return, including the following:

- 301: (permanent) Returns a permanent redirect status indicating that the resource has moved permanently.

- 302: (temp) Returns a temporary redirect status.

- 303: (see other) Returns a "See Other" status indicating that the resource has been replaced.

How to shorten the links?

We are going to use a URL shortener to shorten the link. Fortunately, there is no shortage of companies offering URL shorteners these days, but they all have a slightly different angle, plan, or feature set.

The 6 best URL shortener services:

• Bitly - Best for enterprise level businesses that need to track links.

• Rebrandly - Best for small businesses looking to establish their brand.

• Polr - Best for those that want to create and host their own URL shortener.

• TinyURL - Best for casual users in need of a quick and easy link shortener solution.

• BL.INK - Best for small businesses that want to share content in the form of short URLs.

• ADF.LY - AdF.ly is a unique service because it not only helps to shorten links, but it also allows its users to make money just by using it. 

How to Always Start Google Chrome in incognito mode on PC

Launching Chrome always in Incognito mode on Windows is quite easy. You must create a desktop shortcut by adding a simple Command Line to the default file target. And there's also a second way that if you want to open Chrome in Incognito mode, when opening a hyperlink (URL) from your e-mail or other program, then you have to modify the Registry.

Type 1: Using Command Line

If you want to always start Chrome in incognito mode, then create a new Chrome shortcut and modify it's properties, as follows:

Step 1. Right-click on Google Chrome shortcut and select Properties.

Step 2. Switch to the Shortcut tab within the Properties dialog box., add the switch "--incognito" (without quotes), at the end of the target line.

e.g. "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --incognito

Step 3. The file path should then look like the one in the screenshot below. Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.

Step 4. From now on, when you start Chrome from the modified shortcut, the Chrome will open in incognito mode.

Note: If you want to stop the shortcut from launching in Incognito mode, just remove the 

‘--incognito’ command line from the Target field via Properties and save your changes.

Type 2: Using Registry

If you want to open Chrome in incognito mode, when opening a hyperlink (URL) from your e-mail or other program, then you have to modify the registry.  To do that:

Step 1. Open the Registry Editor

(Win+R >In the Run window, type REGEDIT, followed by Enter.)

Step 2. In registry, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ChromeHTML\shell\open\command

Step 3. At the right pane double click at the Default REG_SZ string value.



Step 4.  Add the switch add the word "incognito" (without quotes), before the "%1" and click OK.

e.g. Change the value data from:

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" — "%1"

to:

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" –incognito "%1"

Step 5. From now on, when clicking at a URL (HTML), Chrome will open it in incognito mode.

That's all friends! Did it work for you?

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How to Be (almost) Completely Anonymous Online

Absolute Online Anonymity Is A Myth

We live in a world of mass surveillance. You are being monitored and tracked directly or indirectly by governments, hackers, and corporations for their own different purposes(Not to mention how much of your personal data gets scooped up in all the breaches and hacks.). Some times online anonymity is nothing but a myth. No tool or service can guarantee you 100 percent anonymity without fail, but if you are smart and cautious, you can get pretty close. So as long as you are not running a drug cartel or committing acts of terrorism,and want to browse the web anonymously and not do anything too complicated, this guide should be enough for you and the vast majority of people to use the internet without leaving a trace.

1. Browse in Private/Incognito Mode Whenever Possible

Incognito Mode

Browsing in incognito/private mode is the simplest thing you can do to make some of your general internet usage a bit more anonymous. Your browser knows a lot about you, including the sites you have visited and the services you use. If you visit an unencrypted website (i.e. one that doesn’t include HTTPS in the URL), your network could also be exposed. That means usernames, passwords, and credit card numbers are openly visible and are at risk of being exploited.

Some websites also use the services of so-called tracking companies to monitor traffic. However, by installing a small piece of JavaScript on the site, people can monitor a lot more than just numbers of visitors.

The script is automatically downloaded and run when you open the page, and details such as your IP address, ISP, browser, and even screen resolution can all be monitored. While this may help web designers to create better websites, it's also possible to trace IP addresses to a general geographic location without ever having to go near your ISP's logs.

You leave cookies every time you visit a website. These cookies are stored on your computer and hold a modest amount of data based on what websites you’ve visited, allowing other web pages to deliver an experience tailored to you. That could be Facebook showing you an ad for that new Smart Phone or branded shoes you searched for on Google, or YouTube seeing that you’ve been looking up videos about the laptop or any health products. 

Just browse in private mode to avoid all that. All modern browsers have a private browsing feature, i.e, Incognito Mode/Private Mode, including on mobile.

Major browsers also have anonymous surfing modes. In Chrome it's called Incognito (Ctrl+Shift+N to access); in Firefox it's Private Browsing (Ctrl+Shift+P); and in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer it's In Private browsing (also Ctrl+Shift+P). Using it will prevent the browser from saving info on pages visited, whatever you search for—passwords, cookies, downloads, and cached content like images.

Link 1: How to Always Start Google Chrome in incognito mode on Computer/Laptop

Link 2: How To Open Chrome In Incognito Mode By Default On Android

2. Avoid Google or Bing or Yahoo

Undoubtedly, Google is the leading search engine of the World Wide Web. However, the ‘personalized experience’ offered by the tech giant sometimes makes us all wary regarding our personal data and how the search engine itself is using it. Additionally, the personalization often becomes annoying when much of the tailored content and ads are targeting your unique interest.

Did you know that most search engines like, Google, Yahoo, and Bing collect and store the information you give them? For instance: your name, email address, telephone number, credit card, AND what you’re searching for. They each have published privacy policies that say exactly what they’re collecting, what they use, and what they do with that information. Simply, search Privacy Policies, or we got the info below (1, 2, 3). The policies tell you they can share your information with partners, third parties, or law enforcement.

So to avoid being tracked when searching on the web, we recommend you use a service like DuckDuckGo. This an independent search engine which doesn’t give you personalized search results. Everyone who searches sees the same results, and anything you search for won’t be collected or stored. The search engine also claims it has nothing to sell to advertisers, which means you won’t ever be subject to targeted ads seen when using Google and other websites.

DuckDuck Go

3. Hide Your IP address And location

One of the main reasons that people hide their IP addresses is so that they can download illegal material without being tracked. But there are a lot of other reasons you might want to hide it. Another reason is geographic restrictions and censorship. Some content is blocked by the government in certain areas, such as in China and the Middle East. If you can hide your real IP address and make it look like you’re browsing from another region, you can bypass these restrictions and view blocked websites and its contents. Private companies also often geo-lock their content, making it unavailable in certain countries.

And the most genuine reason to hide your IP address is simply for more privacy and to prevent misuse of your personal information. Whenever you access a website, the server you connect to logs your IP address and attaches it to all the other data the site can learn about you: your browsing habits, what you click on, how long you spend looking at a particular page. They then sell this data to advertising companies who use it to tailor ads straight to you. This is why ads on the internet sometimes feel oddly personal: it’s because they are. Your IP address can also be used to track your location, even when your location services are turned off. Just do a IP Lookup, it will give you the location of the area of your city where you live, it won’t give out your actual home address or name to everyone, anyone with access to your ISPs customer data can find you fairly easily.

So How to Hide Your IP Address?

The two primary ways to hide your IP address are using a proxy server or using a virtual private network (VPN) and third most importantly is to use TOR.

a- Proxy Server

A Proxy acts as a gateway – it’s ideal for basic functions like anonymous web browsing and managing (or circumventing) content restrictions. Proxy servers excel at IP masking and misdirection, making them good for viewing geographically limited content. They allow users to bypass content restrictions and monitoring, or enforce website content restrictions – so that you can’t log into certain web pages on company time.

b- VPN Client

VPNs are not anonymous. There is literally nothing anonymous about using a VPN. No anonymity here. Did we mention VPNs don't offer anonymity? Just wanted to make sure we're clear on this point. All a VPN does is move trust from your ISP or, if you're traveling, your local coffeeshop or hotel or airport WiFi network to someone else's server. There are many legitimate security reasons why using a VPN is a great idea, but anonymity is not on that list. Anywhere. Not even at the bottom.

A VPN client on your computer establishes a secure tunnel with the VPN server, replacing your local ISP routing. VPN connections encrypt and secure all of your network traffic, not just the HTTP or SOCKS calls from your browser like a proxy server. A VPN helps you maintain anonymity by hiding your real IP and internet activity from prying eyes.

VPNs are best when you need to use the WIFI at public like airport, coffee shop etc., using a VPN instead of the potentially completely unencrypted local WIFI adds another layer of privacy – who knows who is lurking on that network. 

c- TOR Browser

Tor Browser

Tor is possibly the most effective method to keep your data secure on the internet. The Onion Router (TOR) is the software side of anonymity. When you download Tor to your device, you gain access to Tor’s nodes. You use Tor when you don’t want anyone to know where you are, including the services you’re using. It’s as close to one-click privacy as you can conveniently get. 

When you use Tor, your data is stripped of identifying info, encrypted with layers, then relayed to another node. There, one of the layers on your data is decrypted, then it’s relayed again. When your data reaches its destination, it’s impossible to identify its origin (in internet terms) or your physical location, thereby protecting your internet activity which includes “visits to Web sites, online posts, instant messages, and other communication forms”.

Working Of TOR

But what it has in security, it lacks in speed: Tor is comparatively slow.

You can even improve TOR by using it in combination with a compatible VPN. It is important to note, though, that using TOR won’t hide the fact that you’re using it. Some sites may restrict allowances made through TOR.

4. Never Log In

Now you can access the web anonymously via Tor. You are now free to browse, but whatever you do, never log in. Don’t check your Email or Facebook or Twitter. Don’t buy stuff on Amazon, Ebay etc. Just to be safe, don’t even use Google.

Even though your internet traffic is anonymized by Tor while it’s in transit, logging into an account that you created while off the Tor network is just the sort of slip up a snooper is looking for. The website or service that you log into can easily track everything you do on its site, even with the Tor Browser enabled.

If you want to anonymously access a website or service that requires you to sign in, then you first need to create an entirely new account while connected to the Tor Network. With a fresh account created while inside the Tor Browser, you can avoid any activity being corroborated with your other, identifiable account. If you create an account on the Tor Network, you should only access it on the Tor Network. You don’t want to go through the trouble of creating accounts on the Tor Network and then spoiling your efforts by logging into those same accounts later on Chrome. What happens on Tor stays on Tor.

5. Secure Messaging Apps

If you need to use an online messaging app, you should know that the popular ones aren’t as secure as you’d like them to be. True, Facebook messenger does have a “secret conversation” feature but Facebook hasn’t exactly been the most secure social network to begin with. Same thing is about WhatsApp, Saying WhatsApp is trustworthy because it offers end-to-end encryption is as naive as claiming that the NSA doesn't spy on you because it's illegal. WhatsApp is underperforming in every conceivable digital privacy category. WhatsApp has made loud noises about end-to-end encryption that ensures that only you and the person you're communicating with can read what's sent. However, that encryption does not work if the data is stored as a backup on Google Drive. WhatsApp had recently signed a pact with Google to allow its users to store messages on the search giants' cloud storage offering.

Instead, use tools like Signal or Telegram. These apps use end-to-end encryption and can even be used to make voice calls. These encrypted messaging apps can stop people from snooping on your conversations.

Signal is the best-of-breed encrypted messaging app that lets you send text messages and voice memos as well as voice calls and audio calls. It looks and feels just like any other messaging app but under the hood uses encryption that, to the best of our knowledge, not even the National Security Agency can brute-force.

Signal

Telegram is a cross-platform messaging tool. There are clients available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, macOS and Linux (32- and 64-bit variants). The service uses the MTProto encryption protocol, but not everything is encrypted in the same way. The bulk of messages are stored in Telegram's cloud servers and are encrypted on the server. Only Secrets Chats – of which more in a moment – are securely encrypted on sender and recipients' devices to ensure complete privacy.

Telegram

6. Virtual machines

A virtual machine (VM) is a fake computer running inside your real computer. Each VM gets to use a chunk of your computer’s memory while it’s running and has its own virtual hard drive, which is just a file on your real hard drive. You can install operating systems in them and you can install and run software in them.

In virtualization lingo, the operating system that you’re running right now is called your “host,” and every VM that you run is a “guest.” If a guest VM gets hacked, your host remains safe. For this reason, security researchers often use VMs to study viruses: They unleash them on their guest VMs to safely monitor what they’re trying to do and how they work, without risking their host computer. They “isolate” the viruses from the rest of their computer.

You can try VirtualBox which is available on Windows, Linux, and Mac.

7. Keep Your Email Secret

The simplest way to anonymously send email is to use a webmail service in the Tor Browser. Of course, that requires signing up for a new webmail account without revealing any personal information, a difficult task given that Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo! Mail all require a phone number. Your email address is a big part of your online identity. It's also a valuable source of revenue for people whose business involves supplying spammers with live addresses. If the sites you register with aren't secure, hackers can access the database containing all the user credentials, and the email addresses are sure to be sold on.

Sure, popular messaging services like Gmail use HTTPS and contain the SSL certificate used to authenticate and encrypt your messages, but that doesn’t mean they’re 100% private. Google’s even admitted to reading user emails to better target ads. Gmail can and does read every single one of your emails.

If you are not comfortable giving Google unlimited access to all of your intimate communications, then ProtonMail’s approach to data privacy provides more security.

ProtonMail

ProtonMail’s encryption means that nobody but you can read the messages in your mailbox. In fact, not even ProtonMail has the ability to read your messages. ProtonMail uses zero-access encryption, which means it is technically impossible for them to decrypt user messages. Zero-Access Encryption applies to all messages in your mailbox, even messages which did not come from other ProtonMail users. This provides stronger security compared to Gmail because even if ProtonMail were somehow breached, user messages remain secure because ProtonMail only stores encrypted messages.

In other words, if an attacker steals emails from ProtonMail, the attacker would not have the ability to decrypt them, as even ProtonMail cannot decrypt them. The use of Zero-Access Encryption, therefore, adds a strong layer of resiliency against catastrophic data breaches.

Burner Email

And if you’re looking to use an email for only a short period of time, you can use a disposable/burner email account to avoid these problems. These types of email accounts exist for only a short period of time – just long enough to complete a registration process. GuerrillaMail offers this type of service and is free and easy-to-use.

Guerrilla Mail

Guerrilla Mail, a temporary, disposable email service. Guerrilla Mail lets you set up a new, random email address with only a click. Using it in the Tor Browser ensures that no one, not even Guerrilla Mail, can connect your IP address with that ephemeral email address.

10. Large File Transfers

Google Drive and Dropbox don’t promise much in the way of privacy. 

OnionShare solves this privacy problem and is incredibly easy to use. Micah Lee, Director of Information Security at The Intercept developed OnionShare.

OnionShare

Onionshare, an open-source software that lets anyone directly send big files via Tor. When you use it to share a file, the program creates what’s known as a Tor Hidden Service—a temporary, anonymous website—hosted on your computer. Give the recipient of the file the .onion address for that site, and they can securely and anonymously download it through their Tor Browser.

11. Leave no trace on a computer with TAILS

Achieving anonymity while browsing the internet is the main concern for many people; everybody wants to make their communications secure and private. However, few in the world have really achieved this objective and many are still facing difficulties and trying different techniques to achieve online privacy.

If so, it’s time to learn about the operating system called TAILS

TAILS

TAILS or The Amnesic Incognito Live System is a security-focused Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. All its outgoing connections are forced to go through Tor and non-anonymous connections are blocked.

TAILS is a special computer operating system. It is designed to help you use the Internet anonymously and get around censorship. Tails is a live system (live operating system) that runs from a USB stick or DVD. It lets you connect to the Internet using virtually any computer, while leaving no trace of your activities after you are done.

Tails is free software that anyone can install and use whenever and wherever privacy and anonymity are important.

When whistleblower Edward Snowden was communicating with Glenn Greenwald back in 2013 about the goings on at the NSA, one of the tools he used to protect himself was Tails.

TAILS is continually being updated and patched to stay on top of vulnerabilities and continue to improve security so that it can guarantee no trace will be left. It doesn’t have the power or storage options of a traditional operating system like Windows, but there’s nothing more private.

12. Stay Secure and Up-to-date

Here this article didn’t focus much on security as the emphasis is more on how to maintain anonymity. However, a gap in security could expose your activity to a third party. It’s important to keep all of your apps and operating system up to date at all times. Don’t put off updates because most of them include security patches. 

• Use antivirus. Regular scans and real-time monitoring will go a long way in protecting you from malware.

• Enable your PC's firewall. A firewall is the best defense against unsolicited connections from snoopers.

• Secure your wifi router. Change the default username and password, disable WPS, use WPA2 encryption, and enable the NAT firewall.

• Secure your PC's webcam. Just put tape over it.

Finally, remember that these tools won’t protect you from yourself. If someone is actively trying to track or monitor your online activity, they are much more likely to find you as a result of human error, not by cracking encryption or running traffic analysis on the Tor network.

How To Open Chrome In Incognito Mode By Default On Android

Chrome's Incognito Mode gives you a layer of privacy when browsing. While it's enabled, your browsing history, cookies, site data, and lots of other  information entered in forms is not saved, making it perfect for more private web usage. So, it basically gives you a layer of privacy when browsing. With an Android smartphone, you can jump right into this mode.

Incognito Mode

The Incognito Mode is also available on Chrome for Android, and users can open it in just a few steps. To open Incognito mode on Chrome for Android, tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and then select ‘New Incognito Tab’. This is the default way to open Incognito mode in Google Chrome for Android.

Want a faster way? Just follow the following steps to open Incognito Mode in chrome in single click.

Step 1. First of all, download & install the Google Chrome browser on your Android smartphone.

Google Chrome

Step 2. Now on the home screen, long press on the Google Chrome icon.

Step 3. You will see two shortcuts — Incognito Tab and New Tab.

Incognito Mode Shortcuts

Step 4. You need to long-press on the ‘Incognito tab’ and then drag the shortcut to the home screen. The new Incognito tab’s shortcut will look like these.

Incognito Mode Icon

Step 5. Now drag and drop the shortcut file wherever you want.

That's it! From now on, just click this icon to open Chrome in incognito Mode.

How To Remotely Access And Control Your Computer

1:- Team Viewer

Team Viewer is a very popular software to access any computer remotely. Whether you want to access your home computer from anywhere or connect to a friend’s machine to help them out, TeamViewer is a great option. The great thing about TeamViewer is that during remote access, the software allows users to start a text and voice chat.

Here’s a complete guide on how to use Team Viewer, including how to set up unattended access and some Team Viewer tips along the way.

Step 1. Download and install Team Viewer software on both your home computer and remote computer.. Both computers must be connected to the internet.

Step 2.  Now it will display User Id and Password. If you want your partner to access your computer, then send him/her your user id and password. Start it up and create an account by going to Connection > Set Up Unattended Access. This will make all your computers accessible over the internet with just a quick username and password combination.

Step 3. If you want to access someone’s computer, then get the Username and password of Team Viewer of that computer. Now click on Connect To partner and type User ID of partner and then it will ask for the password. Fill in the password and press enter.

Step 4. Now it will start connecting your computer to another computer, and finally, you can remotely access any computer. By this method, you can undoubtedly have remote access to another computer.

2:- Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a Microsoft technology that allows a local PC to connect to and control a remote PC over a network or the Internet. 

If you are running a Windows-based computer or similar device, you can connect to another one using Remote Desktop Connection. This application uses the RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) by which you can control another Windows PC from your computer, remotely on your local network or even over the internet.

Step 1. You need to browse My Computer > Properties > Advanced system settings.

Step 2. Now select the tab named “Remote” and then make sure to enable the option of “Allow connections only for computer running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication.”

Step 3. Now whenever you or your family members want to work on your computer from different locations, you need to open Remote Desktop and have to enter the Name or IP Address of your computer.

That’s it now you can easily access your computer from anywhere all you just need to enable the inbuilt function of windows named Remote Desktop Connection.

3:- Remote Computer Access Using Google Chrome

A:- Accessing computer remotely using Computer

Chrome Remote Desktop is a pretty good tool to use to enable remote connections to your computer. It’s easy to set up, requires minimal resources, and works with major operating systems available. Chrome Remote Desktop requires a bit of a configuration before you can start using it on your computers. This is just a one-time setup and once you’ve done it, you can then use it the next time without configuring anything at all.

Step 1. First, download the extension Chrome Remote Access on your Google Chrome.

Step 2. Now, this app will get added to your Chrome, and you can see it at the right uppermost corner. Click on it and click continue.

Now it will ask to allow access to data, proceed with allowing access to it.

Step 3. Now it will ask you to connect to another computer or share your computer. Now if you click on share this computer then it will generate a code.

Step 4. Send the code to the partner with whom you want to access your computer. Note that other computer must have the same app installed on its computer. Now your partner will enter his code, and your desktop will get the share to him exactly the same as you can see yours.

Step 5. By this, anyone having access code can access your computer remotely, and even you can access someone else’s computer by having access code of it.

To end a sharing session, click Stop Sharing.

B:- Accessing computer remotely using Android:-

To get started with this remote access application, below are the pre-requisites;

• Install chrome browser on the PC
• An Android smartphone or tablet

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app. 

If you don’t have it, download it from Google Play Store.

 

After installing, fire up Chrome on your computer and install the Chrome Remote Desktop Chrome App from the Web Store

• To get this service up and running, first you need to open the Chrome desktop app and enable remote connections; your desktop or laptop should be listed under "My Computers."

• To provide access to this particular computer, users must create a PIN of at least six digits. This PIN number will be required from the smartphone or tablet.

• On your Android device's screen, your shared laptop or desktop should be visible. Tap on it, and the app will ask for the PIN number used on the host PC.

• After that, you should see your desktop on the mobile Android device. Even more, a box stating that "your desktop is currently shared with {Your Computer Name} should be positioned at the bottom of the computer's screen.

That's it; setting up the connection is super easy and super fast. Once the setup is completed, users can swipe their finger across the smartphone or tablet screen to move the mouse pointer. For your security, all remote desktop sessions are fully encrypted

If you want to remove a computer from your list then do the following steps:

• On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
• Touch and hold the computer you want to remove.
• Tap Delete.
• Tap Ok.

How to Create a Password Protected Folder Without any Software

Steps To Protect a Folder With Password Protection:

Step 1. Click Start and Open Notepad. Copy the below code and paste it into the notepad.

Notepad

@ECHO OFF

if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK

if NOT EXIST Private goto MDPrivate

:CONFIRM

echo Are you sure to lock this folder? (Y/N)

set/p "cho=>"

if %cho%==Y goto LOCK

if %cho%==y goto LOCK

if %cho%==n goto END

if %cho%==N goto END

echo Invalid choice.

goto CONFIRM

:LOCK

ren Private "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

echo Folder locked

goto End

:UNLOCK

echo Enter password to Unlock Your Secure Folder

set/p "pass=>"

if NOT %pass%== cybomaniacxgoto FAIL

attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Private

echo Folder Unlocked successfully

goto End

:FAIL

echo Invalid password

goto end

:MDPrivate

md Private

echo Private created successfully

goto End

:End

Folderlock

Note: You can change the password with your desired one you just need to edit this line “if NOT %pass%== cybomaniacx goto FAIL” . You can replace “cybomaniacx” with your password.

Step 2. Now save it as Folderlock.bat.

Step 3. Now run the FolderLock.bat at the saved location now a folder named “Private” will be created in that directory.

Step 4. Now place your files which you want to protect in the “Private” folder. Now again double click the Folderlock file and it will ask you “do you want to lock (Y/N)”.

Step 5. Type Y and then press enter, Folder “Private” will then get hidden.

Step 6. Now again click on the FolderLock.bat file and it will ask you the unlock password and the password is cybomaniacx.

That’s it! Your folder is now secured with the password every time you want to secure your files run the FolderLock.bat and place your files in the “Private” folder and again run FolderLock.bat file which will hide the folder “Private“.

By this, your content will be safe and password protected and will be not visible to anyone else and can’t be accessed by any unauthorised access. And it is very simple and easy method to secure your data as there is no requirement of any software in it only just a batch code to protect your data.

Try not to save this file in desktop or on the drive where your operating system has been installed because if you did so, then whenever your operating system corrupts, all your protected data will be deleted, so save this file in any other drive as it will remain as such in that drive either your windows get corrupted.