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How to password protect folders and open them in Windows Mac or Linux? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.world
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I know I could and should encrypt whole drives but I want another layer of protect specific folders when my devices are unlocked, a password. I want the folders to behave like regular folders where I can add or remove files as usual, without a clunky UX like password protected zips. I looked it up and didn't find any straightforward solutions.

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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Maybe create a separate partition and encrypt it so it asks for a password on mount, then unmount it when not in use?