#955 – What Encryption Software Do You Recommend?

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Encryption

So what encryption should you use? Once again, it's my most common answer of all: it depends.

It depends on exactly what it is you're attempting to accomplish. This is most definitely a case of wanting to choose the right tool for the job.

What Encryption Software Do You Recommend? covers the bases.

Also this week

• What's running when you start Windows.
• My #1 debugging technique.
• Facial and fingerprint ID.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

This week Gary and I discuss some of the pros and cons of, and reasons for, the existance of free software. It's a surprisingly complex topic. Gary also touches on the recent news reports of so called "watch and grab" phone theft leading to iCloud account compromise.

All that and the ever-present "more" in TEH 186: Why Free software. Watch-And-Grab iPhone Theft.

(Programming note: our calendars don't quite mesh for March, so we'll be taking a couple of weeks off -- call it "Spring break".)

Take care,

Featured Article

What Encryption Software Do You Recommend?
You need the right tool for the job.

There are many different tools for encryption. The right one depends on what you're attempting to accomplish.

https://askleo.com/153389

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

What Are All These Programs Running After I Boot Windows? So. Many. Programs.
When you start Windows, many programs start automatically as well. Some of them don't need to. https://askleo.com/1847

My #1 Debugging Technique You already know it.
You already know what it is. The trick is to remember to do it in the frustration of the moment. https://askleo.com/153403

Are Facial Recognition and Fingerprint ID Safe? Using biometrics to sign in.
Facial recognition and fingerprint ID are quick, convenient approaches to signing into or unlocking your devices. But are they safe enough? https://askleo.com/153415

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Is Facial Recognition and Fingerprint ID Safe? Facial recognition and fingerprint ID are quick, convenient approaches to signing into or unlocking your devices. But are they safe enough? https://youtu.be/xPk7nG1par8

How to Avoid Retyping Error Messages Many Windows error messages can be quickly and easily copied to the clipboard. https://youtu.be/WdOv3-HCHTU

My #1 Debugging Technique You already know what my debugging technique is. The trick is to remember to do it in the frustration of the moment. https://youtu.be/d9D-2Sd1jIE

What Encryption Software Do You Recommend? There are many different tools for encryption. The right one depends on what you're attempting to accomplish. See what software I recommend. https://youtu.be/xQamO9zYUas

What Are All These Programs Running After I Boot Windows? When you start Windows, many programs start automatically as well. Some of them don't need to. https://youtu.be/Msk-6VSFRBU

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