How can you "Lock" a hard drive?
 

Im going away for 6 months.....

If I get robbed while I am away I dont want anyone to be able to access my hard drive

Anyway of locking it?

And not just windows passords...... something that would take a serious geek to crack

put the HD in a safe deposit box at the bank

lol :1orglaugh

that's a good idea

http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimag...e/I46-1716.jpg

Unlike software based encryption products on the market, the Kanguru Encryptor is completely hardware based, ensuring real-time encryption without sacrificing system performance. The Kanguru Encryptor utilizes a silicon based real-time encryption/decryption processor that encrypts the entire disk's content bit-by-bit, including the boot sector and the operating system without performance degradation. Furthermore, the Kanguru Encryptor works with all operating systems and does not require device drivers!

Specifications:

Two access keys for authentication and encryption operations
Driverless on all operating systems, whether its Windows, Mac or Linux.
Equipped with NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) certified DES encryption and decryption engine
Offers military grade protection for your sensitive data.
Uses silicon based real-time engine, capable of handling 1.1 Gigabit per second throughput without taking extra CPU time and system resources
100% compatible with the latest motherboards and Ultra ATA (Ultra DMA) devices
Backwards compatible with PIO, DMA and FastATA drives.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...2&sku=I46-1716

where do you live? :Graucho

that's not a bad idea at all

Yea, its not such a silly idea

have you tried this?

Hmmm interesting neat gadge. :)

SURE! like if they break in they will just check your hard drive out but not take your whole fucking pc system.

That looks awesome, only $90 too...
:thumbsup

whats so funny?
thats the first thing that came to my mind

:2 cents:

anyobody using the Kanguru Encryptor?
Would love to hear from people that have tried ths first hand.