How to encrypt and password-protect ZIP files the right way This tip was originally published on IDG Answers, a reader-powered help desk for answering tech questions.

This article describes what ZIP files are and why they're used in some situations. We'll also look at how to open one to see its contents, and how to convert the files inside to a different format ...

With the file open in Pages, Numbers, or Keynote, select File and then Set Password to choose and apply your password.

When was the last time you had to create a zip file? Personally, I have to interact with those types of files all the time (either receiving or sending them to various clients, family, and friends ...