How can I safely shrink an encrypted Linux drive for a Windows installation?
I'm running Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS on a 1 TB SSD and want to free roughly half of the drive for a Windows installation, mainly to use SolidWorks. The…
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How can I shrink an encrypted Linux installation to make room for Windows?
I'm running Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS on a laptop with a 1 TB SSD, and I want to reserve roughly half of the drive for a Windows installation so…
Is Full-Disk Encryption Worth Adding to a Gaming Desktop?
I already use full-disk encryption on my Fedora laptop, but my desktop currently runs CachyOS alongside Windows without encryption. Entering a password every time I boot or switch…
Is Full-Disk Encryption Worth It on a Gaming Desktop?
I already use full-disk encryption on my Fedora laptop, but my desktop runs CachyOS alongside Windows and currently isn't encrypted. Since I would need to enter a password…
Is it safe to add a swapfile on an encrypted Btrfs installation?
I installed Kubuntu with the system fully encrypted using Btrfs, but I did not create a swap partition or swapfile. With many browser tabs open, YouTube playing, a…
Is it safe for my neighbor to use a simple password on Linux after setting a strong LUKS password?
My 75-year-old neighbor recently transitioned from Windows 11 to Linux and is enjoying the experience, but he finds the frequent requirement to enter his password frustrating. He memorized…
Can I Encrypt My HDD on Linux Like Bitlocker?
I'm curious if there's a way to set up hard drive encryption in Linux that functions similarly to Bitlocker on Windows 11. If I do this, will all…
Help! Stuck at 'please enter passphrase for disk' on Fedora Boot
I just tried installing Fedora 43 on my old computer, but now I'm stuck at the boot screen asking for a passphrase for the disk. The password I…
How can I password-protect my external drive and files?
I'm looking to lock my external drive so that it can only be accessed with a password. Is there a way to do this? Also, can I lock…
Should I Use LUKS on LVM or LVM on LUKS?
I'm trying to decide whether to set up LUKS on LVM or LVM on LUKS for disk encryption and management. I've seen both options suggested, and I want…
Can I Use TPM and Secure Boot for Disk Encryption on Linux?
I've tried using Linux a few times but never switched completely because my main use is gaming. Previously, I had BitLocker enabled on Windows, which utilizes TPM and…
How to Fix Boot Timeout with LUKS Encrypted Swap?
I've set up LUKS encryption for both my root and swap partitions. However, I've noticed that when I decrypt the root partition, there's a delay of about 1:30…
Difficulty Setting Up LUKS Encryption on Ubuntu 22.04 for ARM
I'm having a tough time getting LUKS encryption to work on Ubuntu 22.04 for an ARM-based system. I've successfully set up LUKS many times on RHEL, but this…