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Tip of the Day: Back Up Encrypted Data Properly

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Does Whole-disk Encryption Impact Computer Performance?

Does whole-disk encryption slow your computer? Well, you might be surprised. I’ll explain how modern systems handle encryption so smoothly you’ll hardly notice it, and why the bigger risk isn’t performance at all, but losing access to your data if you’re not careful with your encryption keys and backups.

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