File / Folder encryption
I would like to enquire about how to encrypt one file or folder in Mac OS X and not the entire home folder, as in the concept of FileVault.
Is this possible either through the Terminal or Aqua?
Thanks for the help here.
Cheers,
Jason Ellis
Hi Brian,
Thanks for your help. It really helps to be able to only encrypt a part of my files and not the entire home folder. FileVault is nice, but a big dangerous .
Cheers for your help
Jason
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