Encryption: Great for security, not so great for Christmas [CARTOON]

Cartoon by Phil Johnson for MIT

Here at MIT, faculty, staff, and students now have access to Microsoft’s BitLocker for encrypting Windows computers. Encryption is a smart thing to do these days to protect your data in case your device gets stolen. However, if you’re thinking of doing it to your significant other’s computer as a Christmas gift, don’t him expect him or her to be too excited.