Why I (No Longer) Avoid BitLocker

Published: 07 July 2023
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➕ BitLocker is fine encryption if you avoid encrypting yourself into a corner. The problem is that it's too easy for the average user to skip steps that could result in data loss.

➕ Using Bitlocker safely
To encrypt your drive with BitLocker safely, right click the drive in Windows File Explorer and click on Turn on BitLocker. Save the recovery key as part of the setup process. Do not skip this step, or you may lose access to your data. Then back up your data as well.

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Chapters
0:00 No Longer Avoid BitLocker
0:20 Encrypt yourself into a corner
1:00 Using Bitlocker safely
2:00 Back up your recovery key
4:20 A second opportunity to backup your key
4:20 Bitsocker enabled by default
5:00 Check if you have your recovery key
5:40 How you can get locked out
7:20 How to recover
8:00 Proper backups can protect you
9:24 Alternatives

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