QuickCrypto

The Internet isn’t the safest place to be, but staying offline doesn’t keep your computer safe either. What’s more, having an antivirus installed only keeps you safe from a specific type of attack, while others can still use your computer and manually go through all your private data. Luckily, developers came out with applications like QuickCrypto which let you encrypt files of interest, and cleaning your tracks when you’re done.

On the visual side of things, the application manages to make quite a good impression, and there are also several different themes you can choose from. The overall arrangement makes it easy even for inexperienced individuals to quickly get the hang of things, with various descriptions also available in this regard.

As the name suggests, one of the application’s primary functions is file encryption. It only takes a few seconds to do this, both because this can be initiated on any file or folder directly from the context menu, and you're only asked for a password. Decrypting is done in the same way. There are several algorithms used, but you need to pay a visit to the options menu to configure them.

Another component gives you the possibility to create an entire encrypted drive, so you can safely store multiple files and folders there. It acts similar to a virtual disk image, but this one requires a password to be able to access it, and stays hidden when not mounted.

Since we mentioned, hiding files and folders is yet another security option. It’s not like the Windows default feature, so you can’t just find it by enabling the operating system corresponded. There’s the possibility to shred all files you don’t need anymore, thus making sure no other program can get them back.

The application comes with a lot more tools that are worth discovering yourself. Just to prove a point, there’s the possibility to create self decrypting messages, or hide them in plain sight under a picture or audio file, store all credentials in a safe container, generate random passwords, and more.

Bottom line is that there are many tools required to keep your computer and virtual identity safe, besides an antivirus. QuickCrypto is one of them, and comes with the right means to handle files in such a diverse way, that makes flexibility one of its strongest features. It’s also easy to use by anyone, and is definitely worth at least a try.