How to securely protect your files on mac: folder locking strategies

[Julius]

Encrypting the whole drive may be overkill for some users. Folder locking provides a simpler solution for securing specific files without encrypting everything. Password management is key here - if you forget it, thats on you.

[Ira Mason]

Isnt folder locking just a false sense of security? If someone really wants to access your files, theyll find a way. Maybe its better to focus on encryption or cloud storage instead.

[Ada]

Locking folders may not be foolproof, but it still adds a layer of protection. Encryption and cloud storage can be breached too. Its about finding the right balance between convenience and security.