How do you compact the Sparse file after you delete files? I deleted a bunch of files and there is no free space left. The file expands automatically but does no compress automatically. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this. I was looking for a simple way to encrypt specific important files without using File Vault (so that I could also use Time Machine for backing up everything else). Great video with very clear instructions.
I only have 3 encrypted disk images on my system and the largest of those is around 200 MB. I can't speak to the integrity of the virtual file system employed in a disk image because I only open my encrypted disks once a month at the most. From my experience, HFS+ is a pretty robust file system and I've never encountered any file corruption in 5 years of daily use. If you're paranoid about corruption occuring, then I would copy the files, create a new image, and re-encrypt just to be safe.
Extremely useful, thanks man!
Swordplay86 3 weeks ago
How do you compact the Sparse file after you delete files? I deleted a bunch of files and there is no free space left. The file expands automatically but does no compress automatically. Thanks!
cmedip 3 months ago
Despite the shaky camera, it's a great video; thanks!
Jesteriandt 8 months ago
Really cool vid, but how do you encrypt applications, for example safarI?
goblueillini1 1 year ago
cool thanks were if you have to burn in to a DVD
is it the same thing?
cause they told me to do that
but I keep getting stuck
thanks
2migell 1 year ago
On some OSX, there's no option to choose the disk size.
signupsigma 1 year ago
there is no disk utility on my computer (i got tiger 10,4,11)
can i download it somwhere ??
thanks
TheDvrx 1 year ago
It keeps saying: source in use. What do I do wrong?
Goozermanhoor 2 years ago
Thanks for doing this. I was looking for a simple way to encrypt specific important files without using File Vault (so that I could also use Time Machine for backing up everything else). Great video with very clear instructions.
Slammin87 2 years ago
Great video :) Thanks a bunch.
bekabug 2 years ago
That was a great video
CamJordann 3 years ago 2
nice, Thanks :) I was looking for something like this.
ptSeifer 3 years ago
how i install a dmg file?
skateridis 3 years ago
Awesome, just what I was looking for.
philharnishtest 3 years ago
i have alot of stuff i need encrypted, is say 50gbs alright to encrypt all in one dmg then save that dmg in like 5 places
smartpartsionlover 3 years ago
Hey man, awesome vid. Is it safe to put up to 4 GB of files in this? Would they corrupt? Thats the last thing I want it to happen.
And is it wise to keep on opening it and closing it every day?
ayrevortex 3 years ago
I only have 3 encrypted disk images on my system and the largest of those is around 200 MB. I can't speak to the integrity of the virtual file system employed in a disk image because I only open my encrypted disks once a month at the most. From my experience, HFS+ is a pretty robust file system and I've never encountered any file corruption in 5 years of daily use. If you're paranoid about corruption occuring, then I would copy the files, create a new image, and re-encrypt just to be safe.
dell1032 3 years ago
@ayrevortex its porn isn't it. -.-
Just11Percent 1 month ago
thanks for the great vid!
teasan 3 years ago
At last!! Someone who publishes something technical about macs!!! And not get into the whole pc vs mac debate!
Please keep more coming :)
Sean
Seanuk 4 years ago
cool...il try it!!
ahmedalhani 4 years ago