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For those that want to keep their files secure from anyone that tries to take them, check out the PowerCryptor. Instead of just a simple and weak software approach, this relies on its smart card and software encryption to double team any digital thieves. All you need to do is remember one password and you can encrpyt or decrypt any files that you would like.
Check out our full review to see how good this product is.
What’s in the Box?
The PowerCryptor smart card reader unit (Via USB cable), two smart cards (Both coded to be the same), and a CD containing all the required software (Includes drivers, PowerCryptor encryption program, and manual).
What’s Good About It?
Very cool device for those security freaks. For all those private files, or for those that want to pretend that their files are top secret and valuable (Like me), you can’t beat this. For one thing, this isn’t just some software download that you encrypt and decrypt. It also relies on a hardware based measure, so someone must have access to both your card and your password to decrypt any files.
Let me explain.
1. First, put one of the included cards:
2. And then put one of the smart cards into the USB card reader:
3. After that, load up the PowerCryptor software, type in your password, and then choose your file that you would like to encrypt:
4. Then hit encrypt file(s), and your new protected file should appear below your old file:
5. Once you’re done encrypting, lock your card (Hit the button in the lower left hand corner) and close the program, and your old file should disappear. This should only leave your protected file. Notice how the program says the card is locked (Again, look in the lower left hand corner to see that I have to unlock the card before I can do anything):
6. And your done! You now have your file successfully protected. The program could also batch encrypt files:
What Could Be Improved?
I was pretty suprised, this is a very solid product. It is far better than any of those other software encryptors, and is far more secure. If the site is telling the truth, it is also far more secure than the encryption your bank uses (Or most secure sites which use only 128 byte encryption).
I’m using mine for Quicken backups and for a file for my passwords. This way, if I ever forget one of my many passwords, all I have to do is remember this main one, and I can unlock the file and look it up. This is a much better solution than writing down a password on a post-it on your desk (You know you do that!).
The included software is a little clunky, but it seems to improve when they release updates, and the current version is good enough, since it is how well it encrypts that counts.
GadgetMadness Verdict: If James Bond Needed Some Computer Encrpytion, This Is What He Would Use, Except He Would Have More Lasers
Overall a solid product for those that want to keep their private files secure. Thanks to InnovativeDevice.com for letting us review their killer product.
If your interested in the PowerCryptor, check out the link below, where you can also purchase it.
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