For the same reason that different people like different foods or clothes. When you are using your computer then storing what you are workng on within the same computer there should be no reason to encrypt any data.
Passwords are a different animal in that your computer should only be used by you. This means that you will need to create and remember a personal login name and password for you that you can remember but no one else can guess.
write on it saying keep away badys
You should protect files from loss because they are expensive to replace. I have a number of them in my toolbox. I throw them away when they get dull. Some people use old files to make knives. The best ones for this are the ones made in the US.
Yes, you will always want to protect your files from hackers. If you are utilizing a LAN, you may have security issues if your files are shared or on a shared drive. If this is the case, you can password protect your documents.
you cant obviously
keep it in your pocket
Making a backup
People can get access or modify your files.
Windows backup. Windows will better protect your files because it knows where all the needed files are for backup. However, Norton is also great for this type of thing.
back ur files up on a memory stick or a external hard drive
You must have a back up file available, like a memory - stick or back up disk.
Data Backup
Missing employee files can lead to a lawsuit if the files are misused by someone. Employee files contain personal information businesses must protect.