IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension.

Have a private document on your desktop OS? Here's how to keep it secure on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion.

Why Encrypt Your Cloud Files? Encrypting your files in the cloud adds an extra layer of security and privacy, ensuring that even your cloud storage provider cannot access your data.

The hackers would gain access to the folder you are uploading from and all subfolders. Then the hackers could encrypt the files in your file system and demand a ransom payment to decrypt them.

GnuPG, or GPG, is a free implementation of the OpenPGP standard. It allows you to encrypt and sign your data and communications. It features a versatile key management system and access modules for ...

Learn how to check the File System a Drive uses in your Windows computer using the Command line, Settings, Explorer, System Information, etc.

Encryption in Windows is more complicated than it should be. Here is how to encrypt files and folders on Windows, including Home edition.

An Encrypting File System (EFS) is a security feature built into Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows users to encrypt their files and folders. Encryption is the process of converting data ...

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker.