Differences/vulnerabilities in FDE and TPM using Bitlocker vs Veracrypt? [closed]

I was wondering if there are any advantages/disadvantages of using Bitlocker/TPM vs. using Veracrypt/TPM as far as vulnerabilities go?
In order to use FDE in Bitlocker, you have to have a Microsoft account, correct? So would it be safe to… Continue reading Differences/vulnerabilities in FDE and TPM using Bitlocker vs Veracrypt? [closed]

Unknown disk on external after optimization and windows explorer failure [migrated]

Here is my situation. I have error as unknown disk on external hard drive from USB (hdd not ssd) after optimization and windows explorer failure (just process hanged in Windows10, and after kill explorer process and run again not helped, t… Continue reading Unknown disk on external after optimization and windows explorer failure [migrated]

Encrypted file container software for both Windows and Linux that accept password data from STDIN [closed]

I’m looking for a way to warehouse an encrypted file container on a USB FAT32 drive that can be accessed by both Windows and Linux with the password data feed via STDIN. Here’s what I found so far, but nothing seems to have all these feat… Continue reading Encrypted file container software for both Windows and Linux that accept password data from STDIN [closed]

I enabled a Bitlocker pre-boot PIN and now I have to login twice, once for Bitlocker and once for Windows

I’m running Windows 11 Pro on a new stand-alone PC. I want to secure my data while it is at rest, mainly as a defense against burglary and theft. I’ve configured Bitlocker to require a pre-boot alphanumeric PIN in addition to the TPM, and … Continue reading I enabled a Bitlocker pre-boot PIN and now I have to login twice, once for Bitlocker and once for Windows