File encryption
Protect private files, cloud folders and portable storage from unauthorised access.
Security & privacy
Security begins with understandable tools
Open source security software can make features and development more transparent, but correct configuration, prompt updates and dependable backups remain essential.
Key tasks
Protect files, accounts and devices
Password management
Keep strong, unique passwords for different accounts and reduce password reuse.
Backup & recovery
Maintain more than one copy and regularly confirm that your backups can be restored.
Drive health
Check hard drive and SSD health information to recognise possible problems early.
Cleaning & privacy
Remove unwanted temporary data while taking care not to delete important files.
Updates & sources
Obtain software from trusted sources and keep Windows and applications up to date.
Examples
Different tools for different tasks
Cryptomator DE ↗
Encrypts files on your device before they are uploaded to cloud storage.
Buttercup DE ↗
An open source password manager for storing and organising account details.
CrystalDiskInfo DE ↗
Reads health and status information from hard drives and solid-state drives.
BleachBit DE ↗
Cleans caches, temporary files and selected data left behind by applications.
Important: No single tool can guarantee complete security. Keep Windows and applications updated, maintain reliable backups and confirm a program's purpose and settings before using it with important data.