VeraCrypt

Security on your device is of key importance, especially if the machine you are on often finds its way into other people's hands. As a result, VeraCrypt is an application that can help secure partitions and encrypt them for increased security and in order to avoid having sensitive files fall into the wrong hands. The program is very customizable and offers plenty of choices along the way.

As you open it there will be a simple interface, some might even call it old, that will guide you through hall available options. You should be seeing all the drivers that are present on your machine, their size, and if they are encrypted. Most probably, there will be no encryption yet, leading to the initiation of an encryption procedure for whichever drive you feel needs it.

The options are quite simple. Right-click the drive and decide if you want to open or dismount it, check its file system, repair it, or simply view properties. The encryption option is the one that is of great importance. You can choose the particularities of your procedure but most individuals will go for AES standard encryption which is the best in terms of security provided and ease of usage.

The app also allows one to create new volumes and the user can opt to never save any history in terms of actions. A universal command can be set to mount all devices or dismount just as easily. Settings are quite extensive. Each is separated into specific categories. Some deal with mounting options, some with background tasks, some with certain planned actions, and most with behavior in the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt is one of those applications concentrating on the raw functionality offered. It does not care about looks, but it is extremely interested in the increase of your security. Lastly, hotkeys provide easier access to functions and actions you're likely to use.