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Edit a Scenario Task: I would like to prevent others from accessing my computer
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Barring physical access to your computer may be a logistical challenge: in most cases there will be moments when it is left unattended. Nevertheless, you can prevent others from getting any of your personal data out of it by using [https://learn.equalit.ie/wiki/Better_Passwords strong passwords] and [[I_want_to_prevent_unauthorised_access_to_my_data|disk encryption]]. A laptop with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module TPM chip] can encrypt the entire drive and secure the computer from booting to unauthorised parties, using [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-vista/bitlocker-drive-encryption-overview BitLocker] for Windows (Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8) and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dm-crypt dm-crypt] for Linux. Mac users can encrypt the disk using the built-in [https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204837 FileVault] feature.
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