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Both Windows and Mac computers include a free way to encrypt your entire storage drive. You should turn it on, if you haven't already. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

ssd.eff.orgHow to: Encrypt Your Windows, Mac, or Linux ComputerEncrypting your computer's storage drive is a simple, but powerful tool to secure your data. When enabled, "full-disk" encryption (also known as device encryption) encrypts everything on your computer so it cannot be viewed without first entering a password when you log in. Just to instructions for: Windows Mac Linux...

13/10/25, 2:58 pm44 reposts166 likes

Mark Cathcart

@markcathcart.com

13 Oct 2025

But don't forget to print a copy of your bitlocker keys in case you need them.

James W

@jamesw228.bsky.social

14 Oct 2025

This is what password managers are but people who are learning about this probably haven't gotten to that either yet

Mark Cathcart

@markcathcart.com

14 Oct 2025

Most people using Windows 11 probably don't know their hard drive / ssd is encrypted by default and if your PC or laptop fails that the only way to get the data off the drive is to get it from Microsoft...