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Password protected Flash Memory USB drives
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roders
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Apr 26, 2010, 04:47 PM
 
I'm looking to source some of these, ideally Mac as well as PC compatible, but we can get by with boot-camp if required.
We just need password protection, not encryption, (to keep things affordable) but I'm having a really hard time finding a Mac/crossplatform compatible stick.
I've found the Lok-it, & a non software based solution appeals, but doubt we can get hold these yet in the UK, anyone have any other suggestions?
     
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Apr 26, 2010, 04:55 PM
 
Why not use a software solution ?

TrueCrypt is free and cross-plattform.

TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X and Linux

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Apr 26, 2010, 06:04 PM
 
The solution is not for me but for technophobe teachers, I've also used Truecrypt at work & it comes with its own issues plus they don not need the complexity or the encryption strength. Lexar makes drives with Mac software which will probably do the trick.
     
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Apr 26, 2010, 06:59 PM
 
There are USB drives with a little keypad to enter a code.

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Apr 26, 2010, 07:03 PM
 
I use my BlackBerry as an usb drive. It asks for a password whenever I connect it to a computer.
     
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Apr 27, 2010, 09:09 AM
 
Buying a blackberry for each teacher when they just need some removable storage is probably not the best solution, As for the USB drive with a keypad, thats the Lok-It which I mentioned in the first post.
     
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Apr 27, 2010, 07:11 PM
 
Originally Posted by roders View Post
Buying a blackberry for each teacher when they just need some removable storage is probably not the best solution, As for the USB drive with a keypad, thats the Lok-It which I mentioned in the first post.
I never said the teachers should each get a BlackBerry... I was just saying it's possible.
     
   
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