How Do I Secure a Hard Drive Before Sending It in for Repair?

☀️ When your computer goes to the shop, can you trust a stranger with your personal files? I'll share how to keep your data safe before handing your machine over, and what your options are when it's too late.

☀️ It all comes down to trust
When you send your computer to a repair shop, your private files go with it. A password alone will not keep them safe. The best move is to encrypt your data before repair is needed. Without that, you are putting your trust in a stranger.

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Chapters
0:00 How Do I Secure a Hard Drive Before Sending It in for Repair?
0:55 Physical security
1:33 Plan ahead with encryption
2:19 Last-minute solutions
4:43 The bottom line is trust
5:20 Backing up can help

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