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How to encrypt important files on Mac OS X (Video Tutorial)
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6 Oct 2006
Have you ever wanted to keep certain files secure on your computer? Or have you ever wondered how you could password protect some folders in your Mac?
Well today we have a simple solution for you. Forget about protected folders. We are going to talk about password protected disk images.
We are going to show you how to create an encrypted and password protected disk image that you can use to save any kind of file that you do not want anyone to have access to; or better we are going to show you how to keep snoops from getting into your files on Mac OS X.
Now the beauty of this is that you can store this disk image in your USB key or move it around from computer to computer and no one will be able to open it unless they have the correct password.
So let’s get started…….
Click on the video below to view the tutorial.
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10 Responses to How to encrypt important files on Mac OS X (Video Tutorial)
Teresa Hooks
October 6th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
your web site is AWSOME! I like my quote!
I LOVE MAC’S
take care blessings
Aunty Tee~
Mac Thinker
October 6th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Thanks aunty Teresa… and thanks you for inspiring my site with this quote…
Ryan Vinz
October 22nd, 2006 at 11:03 pm
I just tested it out and it works great!
Michael Tsang
November 23rd, 2006 at 10:46 am
It is good, but what about use dmg file in Windows when store in USB disk?
Mac Thinker
November 23rd, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Well you can’t open or use a DMG (Disk Image) file on Windows. But store it on your USB Drive will not prevent you from using your USB Drive on windows…
bobbirtwell
December 29th, 2006 at 5:57 pm
well, I can’t find any video tutorial
Mac Thinker
December 30th, 2006 at 7:05 pm
bobbirtwell, I am not sure why you can’t see the video. The video appears well on this page for me. Please make sure that you have the flash plugin installed in your browser.
The Fuzz Device
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Wow, excellent tutorial: so simple but all you need to know. I’m very impressed.
However, the video didn’t work in my firefox, but with IE it’s OK.
I shall now explore the rest of this great site. Thanks for helping out us MAC newbies
Mac Thinker
February 23rd, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Thanks for your kind comment The Fuzz Device. We are glad that you like this site and find it useful.
We remain dedicated to not only help you learn how to take advantage of your Mac, but also to teach you how to improve your productivity on Mac.
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