There are many reasons to encrypt files — even on a system that is well maintained and comparatively secure. The files may highly sensitive, contain personal information that you don’t want to share ...

Encrypting files from the command line is simple with gpg. You can use it to encrypt and decrypt files with a password. The command gpg is part of GnuPG. GnuPG stands ...

Before you encrypt, decrypt or sign anything, you need to build your own public and private keyrings; let's start by generating a GnuPG key pair. This is one of the more interactive gpg functions: the ...

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Encryption is good for protecting sensitive data you don’t want anyone else to see. If some bad guy nabs your laptop while you’re out at a coffee shop or bar, you can rest assured knowing that the ...

If you are in need of solid encryption but want to steer clear of the mainstream, then GnuPG is for you. In this Daily Feature, Jack Wallen, Jr., explains how to install GnuPG and its basic features.

If you work keeps you at the command line, or you just prefer terminal windows to heavier apps, pwd.sh gives you a way to manage your passwords in a secure, encrypted local container. Of course, it’s ...