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How to Encrypt an External Hard Drive

Key Takeaways Encrypting a hard drive protects data and can be legally required, choose whole-drive encryption for the safest option. Back up important data, use Windows BitLocker or Veracrypt for encryption. On macOS, you’ll have to erase your drive to encrypt it using Disk Utility. There’s nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when…