11. Type in a password, the instructions that are there are good to follow. Just
remember, a password you have to write down is worthless, so do make it
something you can remember.
12. Follow the instructions and move your mouse around a lot. You’ll see the
numbers changing, keep going for at least 15 seconds before pressing next.
15. Now we need to make a recuse disk so that if you forget your password you
can still have a backup plan of how to decrypt your machine. The
instructions here are to burn a DVD. For this, use the default location for the
file it’s going to save.
20. Here is a way to securely wipe your drive of non-encrypted data after the
encryption process is over. If you’re truly paranoid you can choose one of the
higher settings, but 3-pass will make due against all but the most advanced
tactics.
29. The software will now encrypt the machine. This may take a long time, be
patient. You can continue to use your computer, but if you do the process
will take longer. I suggest setting the machine aside and going for a walk,
or read a book.
30. Once it’s done, click “Finish,” your computer is not fully encrypted. You will
have to use the password from step 10 every time you login now, but it’s
worth it.