For all you dodgy geezers

lacroupade · 20-04-2009, 23:29

Got something to hide?

On your PC I mean!

Seriously, if you want to encrypt files (documents, photos, etc..) to keep stuff away from prying eyes (wife, kids, vicar..) I've used this product for ages. Like AVG and SpyBot its free for use on a home PC.

http://www.handybits.com/easycrypto.htm

But two tips:

1. If someone looks on your PC they will see the filename but only a 'No Entry' icon and they won't be able to open the file without the password...so if the filename is a giveaway change it.

2. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD YOU GIVE THE FILE - its 128 bit encryption and to all intents and purposes (i.e. for the likes of us!) unbreakable...

enjoy...

extreme-4x4 · 20-04-2009, 23:41

hmmm..... but what have i got to hide

lacroupade · 20-04-2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

hmmm..... but what have i got to hide

i confess i had you in mind....on a list of one.

Liam · 21-04-2009, 11:43

What kind of people do you think are on this site???????
I'm sure our PC's and files could be opened up to the world for scrutiny without any embarassment being caused...............Couldn't they??

Hands up all those with something to hide,

see no hands, I knew we were a decent bunch.

lacroupade · 21-04-2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by pajo

What kind of people do you think are on this site???????
I'm sure our PC's and files could be opened up to the world for scrutiny without any embarassment being caused...............Couldn't they??

Hands up all those with something to hide,

see no hands, I knew we were a decent bunch.

love that smiley! LMAO!

so y'all won't be using it then? NOT!!!

Liam · 21-04-2009, 16:15

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

love that smiley! LMAO!

so y'all won't be using it then? NOT!!!

Already installed,just in case some of the family who also use this PC have something to hide.

lacroupade · 21-04-2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by pajo

Already installed,just in case some of the family who also use this PC have something to hide.

LOL! well like I said, for gods sake don't forget the password....i've often encrypted something with an upper case p/word by mistake, then had an apoplectic cos I couldn't open it with a lower case one cos I thought thats what it was...!

20-04-2009, 23:29	#1
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	For all you dodgy geezers Got something to hide? On your PC I mean! Seriously, if you want to encrypt files (documents, photos, etc..) to keep stuff away from prying eyes (wife, kids, vicar..) I've used this product for ages. Like AVG and SpyBot its free for use on a home PC. http://www.handybits.com/easycrypto.htm But two tips: 1. If someone looks on your PC they will see the filename but only a 'No Entry' icon and they won't be able to open the file without the password...so if the filename is a giveaway change it. 2. DO NOT FORGET THE PASSWORD YOU GIVE THE FILE - its 128 bit encryption and to all intents and purposes (i.e. for the likes of us!) unbreakable... enjoy...

20-04-2009, 23:41	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	hmmm..... but what have i got to hide

21-04-2009, 11:43	#4
Liam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Laois,Ireland Posts: 923	What kind of people do you think are on this site??????? I'm sure our PC's and files could be opened up to the world for scrutiny without any embarassment being caused...............Couldn't they?? Hands up all those with something to hide, see no hands, I knew we were a decent bunch.