Keeping files on a separate partition. Why?
Posted: 2017-06-29 22:45:13
In a separate post on the NW Pro forum, CrisB states:
"My files are on a separate disk partition and have been for increased security for ever, my first Mac was a Mac Plus many many years ago."
As someone who is obsessive about security, but not particularly technically savvy, I'd like to ask why this is important, and what are the practicalities of working like this?
Also, does the notion of "files" here include database files such as those generated by Bookends?
I have always stored most of my working files (written documents, spreadsheets, etc.) at the top level of my home folder, although not in the "documents" folder provided automatically by the OS. In addition to Time Machine and Carbon Copy updates, I generally carry a copy of all my file folders on a small USB pendrive at all times, in addition to having copies stored in a location outside my home. I am aware that this arrangement does not protect my files from simple theft, and interested in any suggestions that might fix that. (So far I've not encrypted my files, as that appears rather complicated).
"My files are on a separate disk partition and have been for increased security for ever, my first Mac was a Mac Plus many many years ago."
As someone who is obsessive about security, but not particularly technically savvy, I'd like to ask why this is important, and what are the practicalities of working like this?
Also, does the notion of "files" here include database files such as those generated by Bookends?
I have always stored most of my working files (written documents, spreadsheets, etc.) at the top level of my home folder, although not in the "documents" folder provided automatically by the OS. In addition to Time Machine and Carbon Copy updates, I generally carry a copy of all my file folders on a small USB pendrive at all times, in addition to having copies stored in a location outside my home. I am aware that this arrangement does not protect my files from simple theft, and interested in any suggestions that might fix that. (So far I've not encrypted my files, as that appears rather complicated).