How to Hide and Password Protect Applications You Want to Keep Private

If you open a lot of programs at one time in Windows, your desktop can get quite chaotic and messy. One of those many windows may be displaying private data, and it’s easy to lose track of it and accidentally leave it visible.

If you leave your workstation or need to show something to your boss or co-worker, wouldn’t it be helpful if you can protect and hide specific windows displaying private information? We will show you two free tools you can use to easily protect your private windows.

NOTE: The program displayed in the image above, LockNote, allows you to securely store private information in a text file and protect it with a password.