I'm dealing with a tricky situation where my sister is constantly snooping through my things during her visits. Recently, she found a harmless message I sent to a cousin, and now she's threatening to show it to our parents. Not only did she blackmail me for my PIN, but she also rummaged through my phone. My parents tend to side with her concerning sharing passwords, which makes it even trickier for me. I need advice on how to fully lock down my Samsung phone and Windows 11 PC to protect my personal life, including a private relationship I don't want her to discover. I already use Samsung Secure Folder for sensitive messages and photos, but I want to take more robust measures. I'm also worried about her potentially snooping on my computer. What are the best tools, apps, or settings I can use to gain full control and peace of mind before her next visit?
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One of the best steps you can take is to use a separate device for anything sensitive. If that’s not possible, consider setting up a virtual machine on your computer where you can store all your private info. That way, even if she accesses your main computer, she won't see any of your private stuff. This can be a bit of a hassle but would keep your things secure from prying eyes.
Just changing your PIN on your phone and your password on your PC can help a lot. Don't share those with her. It sounds like a toxic environment you're in, though, so make sure you find a way to protect yourself and your privacy.
I would do that if I could, but she creates situations where I have to hand over my phone or sometimes even my PIN. It's like she’s constantly watching me.
I get that, but not everyone has extra devices to work with. Sometimes it's really hard to keep stuff hidden without support.