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Encrypted Filesystem - Virtual filesystem with folder, file and content encryption

Linux is wonderful when it comes to security aspects and data protection. My challenge was Laptop having personal details in files and folders Have to encrypt these data so that if laptop is lost, the data shouldn't be replicated Have to use "git" to backup the data normally and version it Solution for Linux Design your folder/directory structure Ensure that all your personal files are well structured Ensure all files are put into a single directory/folder hierarchy  (eg "/home/myuser/personal/") Setting up encfs In Ubuntu, run  sudo apt-get install encfs Encrypted Directory and Mount location encDir="/home/diaryfolio/Docs/encr" # Where encrypted files are stored mntDir="/home/diaryfolio/Docs/mydocs" # Mount created # Create encrypted directory and mount directory encfs $encDir $mntDir # Press Enter which uses default encryption # Provide a strong password and REMEMBER it in future # C

Raspberry Pi based college and University Projects

I've become a huge fan of Raspberry Pi(RPi) and I was wondering the options it provides to students to do their college/University projects. So let me just give some headsup and then you are on own feet with your creativity. Basics Buy Raspberry Pi. I prefer the ModelB with 512MB RAM - Link Extend it - Edimax Wifi adapter , Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Bread board Suggested Projects and Ideas [ad#ad-3] i2c connected 1-wire masters Security Camera and storage Camera Control using commands Car camera   Raspberry Pi Store Pi Store is now open public