Hard-Disk Encryption Tools: PC Lock, Free TrueCrypt

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Today's Picks Free Alternative PC Lock Version: 1 File Size: 14466 License: Trial Operating System: Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7 While Windows' user data encryption is fine for most users, laptop owners might want a bit more control over the security of their data. Laplink's PC Lock utility ($15 the rest of this week, $30 with a 30-day trial thereafter) is a relatively inexpensive way to secure data. - Jon L. Jacobi Share: Read more and download this software » TrueCrypt Version: 7.0a File Size: 3407 License: Free Operating System: Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows 7 Powerful open source program TrueCrypt creates encrypted volumes on your computer, or encrypts entire disks--including your system disk. It allows you to create hidden volumes, or even an entire hidden operating system. - Ian Harac Share: Read more and download this software » Downloads: Editor's Collection The 10 Best Free Hard Drive UtilitiesMost users are satisfied with the hard drive utilities that ship with Windows--especially the more powerful partitioning and defragging tools found in Windows Vista and 7. Since you're reading this, though, you're obviously not a "most" type of user. Here are our favorite free utilities for partitioning, monitoring, and optimizing hard drives (as well as a few inexpensive for-pay alternatives). Despite some high-end features, they won't bust your budget. Parted Magic   6316 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Hard Disk This may just be the best partitioning utility/boot disc on the planet. EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition   188876 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Hard Disk FREE and ALL-IN-ONE magic partition solution and disk management utility. 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