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How can you password a single file folder on an Apple computer?

Asked by gooch (5749points) March 18th, 2009

I have a personal file on my computer. I use it at work and leave it on while away from it. I don’t mind coworkers using it but don’t want them seeing in certain personal folders.

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You could make an encrypted dmg with Disk Utility: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1578

Or if that’s too much trouble there is an app called Espionage that does pretty much the same thing: http://www.taoeffect.com/espionage/

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ckinyc's avatar

Yes you can do just that with a shareware which I forgot the name. I’ll get back to you on that later if I remember. ;)

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patg7590's avatar

encrypted dmg all the way-you can password protect pdf’s too!
who knew?

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gooch's avatar

Thanks justin

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ckinyc's avatar

Check out SafeFile and Secure.

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