Protecting folders....

hey all,
just wondering if there is way of locking some of my personal folders to protect them from prying eyes??
Thanks,
Paul.

With this application you can add a password to a folder:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/27059
You can also create a Encrypted Disk Image (free):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107332
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107333
You can create an encrypted disk image to store folders and data which requires entering the chosen password to mount the disk image and access the data within. These image's use AES-128 encrytion, which protect's your file's verry good!
I recommend you to use Encrypted Disk Image's! These are the most secure!
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