Should I turn on FileVault on my Mac?

0	Should I turn on FileVault on my Mac? mac macosx macosxleopard asked Apr 05 '11 at 17:25 aespring794 1●2●2●2

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No. Enabling FileVault makes your Mac slower (because of the encryption). I only recommend it if you are really conscious about your data.

If you know where your Mac is at all times, you won't have to worry about someone walking up and stealing your data.

answered Apr 05 '11 at 17:38

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