Veracrypt system encryption on SSD, do I have to trim the disk right after finishing? How?

I want to encrypt my OS that is on an SSD (Windows 7, x64, mbr partition style).
From what I know Veracrypt will encrypt the whole disk, not only the actual data.
Not only! it will “fill” the empty space (inside the decrypted… Continue reading Veracrypt system encryption on SSD, do I have to trim the disk right after finishing? How?

Are multiple encrypted containers with the same passphase containing the same files a cryptographic risk?

Situation as follows:

Let’s assume two (or more) containers, encrypted using the same passphrase.
They will contain the same files. So their content is identical.
However, the containers themselves aren’t identical files – … Continue reading Are multiple encrypted containers with the same passphase containing the same files a cryptographic risk?

Can I use a docking station and turn my internal HD into an external HD and create and mount encrypted partitions safely?

If I use a docking station like this one: (Where I connect an Internal HD to it and turn it into an external HD and connect it to my computer with a USB cable).
https://flash.newegg.com/product/9SIA2BP0T23951

Can I connect m… Continue reading Can I use a docking station and turn my internal HD into an external HD and create and mount encrypted partitions safely?

Move User & Temp folder from unsecured system partition to encrypted partition? (Veracrypt)

I have an Laptop with an SSD. It’s split into two partitions. One (C:) for the operating system, and the other encrypted with veracrypt (H:) for files and a lot of applications I use.

I am thinking about moving the User dire… Continue reading Move User & Temp folder from unsecured system partition to encrypted partition? (Veracrypt)