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You probably shouldn't send sensitive messages on X.

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Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

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Disk encryption is enormously important.

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Hack your way through.

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And the clever workings behind them.

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The advice to always encrypt your hard drive is coming up a lot more lately, but is it a good idea?

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Encrypting a hard drive is a simple, effective way to secure your files.

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If you want to secure a folder on Linux, VeraCrypt is an easy and free option.

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Your password shouldn't be Password123.

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You probably know that passwords have a minimum length. Why do you need a long password, though?

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Proton's existing apps are so, so close.

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BitLocker encyrption is going to be a default now.

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Microsoft Finally Fixed a Windows Bug Locking out PCs
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You need this update if your PC is stuck on BitLocker recovery.

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Make Home Assistant even better with the best add-ons.

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VPNs are valuable tools that can help you stay safe while browsing, so should you use them while gaming?

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Proton takes a new approach to collaborative document editing.

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