The short version
Open-source disk encryption explicitly recommended for personal use over dedicated encrypted hardware.
From the HackerLinks archive
VeraCrypt
Open-source disk encryption explicitly recommended for personal use over dedicated encrypted hardware.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-11-02
Last seen:2026-11-02
Times seen:1
Website:veracrypt.io
Why it caught our attention
A hardware-encryption user draws a useful distinction between institutional and personal needs.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-11-02
“But for personal use? BitLocker / VeraCrypt all the way.”
OptionOfT · recommendation
Direct HN comment
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