
The information on your computer is much more valuable and dangerous than the computer itself! Once FileVault is set up, you never have to bother with it!īut if your MacBook is stolen, knowing the data is encrypted will really bring peace of mind! Consider all the valuable personal information on your computer: Banking and health information, passwords, personal correspondence and photos, and so much more. Setting up FileVault 2 is quick and painless, with just a few clicks. What they did was make it simple to set up and non-intrusive on a daily basis. Like so many features in Mac OS X, Apple did not invent full disk encryption. It’s easy, nonintrusive, and a potential lifesaver if your machine is stolen! Why Encrypt Your MacBook? Now that Mac OS X includes integrated and efficient full disk encryption, I recommend that everyone with a MacBook enable it.


Apple’s MacBook laptops have become increasingly desirable and successful, making them a prime target for thieves.
