Comments on: Encryption for Travelers: The Basics https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/ Tech gear, gadgets, reviews, and advice Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:56:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: AD https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/#comment-642736 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=4634#comment-642736 I encrypted my entire laptop drive the last time that semi-geek Lisa and I travelled (after putting an SSD in). When I returned to NZ I removed the encryption. I didn’t notice any slowdown or increase in battery discharge time and that surprised me. Go TrueCrypt.

]]> By: Ian https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/#comment-641830 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=4634#comment-641830 I use a MacBook Air, with the osx full disk encryption ‘FileVault’. The latest version of this app, in osx 10.7, is a total re-design of the earlier. It works smoothly and quickly. However, I like your point about hiding an encrypted folder inside an unencrypted drive.

For encryption I use ‘Disk Utility’, this comes pre-installed. With this I can create a new, blank, encrypted disk image. I can then add what ever files/folders I want to this disk image. Without the user selected password the contents cannot be seen.

]]> By: Thomas G https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/#comment-641798 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=4634#comment-641798 Nice,

My configuration is : encrypted container portable softwares inside that container.

That way I can safely backup my whole life/non media (mp3, video) files within minutes, and it’s kept safe.

]]> By: adventureswithben https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/#comment-641788 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=4634#comment-641788 My work mac is encrypted and runs ridiculously slow with it – but it’s a corporate software. I never thought about doing my personal computer. But perhaps I should.

]]> By: Lisa https://toomanyadapters.com/encryption-for-travellers-the-basics/#comment-641787 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=4634#comment-641787 I also use TrueCrypt for all my personal files – on both my travelling netbook, on my laptop at home, and even on my work laptop (for personal stuff that I don’t want prying eyes to find). It’s a bit bewildering the first time you set it up (I’m only a semi-geek!) but once it’s up and running, it’s great.

Especially when living out of backpack (when all your worldly possessions are at constant risk of loss or theft) it’s reassuring to know that at least your confidential data is safe. You raise some good points, Dave, about potential issues at border crossings – something I hadn’t really considered before. I think I’ll look at encrypting my entire drive next time….

Special concerns about the US, Oz and Canada surprised me!

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