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I started using VeraCrypt to protect my files and I should have sooner

I recently built a new PC with Windows 11 Home and noticed it doesn't have access to BitLocker, unlike my other machines and my work laptop. This got me thinking about my file security situation, and ...
TechCrunch

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account

The developer of the popular file encryption software VeraCrypt says Microsoft has blocked access to the account he used for sending updates to Windows users, and warned that anyone who encrypts their ...
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Here's how I encrypt my Windows PC without BitLocker

BitLocker is the most common way to encrypt your Windows PC to protect it against data theft in the event that someone steals your PC, but it isn't the only option. If your PC doesn't have BitLocker ...
XDA Developers

4 reasons VeraCrypt should be your go-to for data encryption

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...
PC World

Veracrypt keeps Windows Recall from snooping on files, but you can turn it off

The Windows Recall feature on Copilot PCs regularly saves screenshots for later searches. Veracrypt can stop this and increase privacy. The Windows Recall feature takes screenshots of the screen ...
TechSpot

Encryption utility VeraCrypt now disables Microsoft Recall and other screen recording tools by default

Facepalm: Microsoft's decision to make Recall an always-on screen recording feature has drawn widespread criticism. Privacy advocates urge users to shut it off, and ...
XDA Developers

I use these apps to encrypt and lock my sensitive files

I handle a lot of sensitive files on a regular basis. Contracts, scans of identification, API keys, financial documents, and others all live somewhere on my devices. Some of them would be inconvenient ...