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cm0002 to Privacy@programming.dev · 2 months ago

How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

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How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

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cm0002 to Privacy@programming.dev · 2 months ago
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Storing recovery keys with Microsoft allows the company to unlock your disk.
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    Step 1: Use Linux

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      Step 2?

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        Select whole disk encryption.

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        Tell everyone you’re using Linux.

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        profit

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      well there’s also… some non linux kernel os with full disk encryption

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    @cm0002 Or dont use any #Microsoft products like #Windows - a popular alternative for a windows-like experience is Zorin OS. Then set up Full-disk encryption with LUKS and have Secure Boot enabled

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