Most Linux users know vim as a text editor that descended from vi. It can also function as a tool for encrypting text files. In this post, we examine how this is done and how to reverse the process.

Have a private document on your desktop OS? Here's how to keep it secure on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

Asymmetric encryption, using public and private keys, is more secure but involves key management. Encrypting Files To encrypt a file for yourself, you can use symmetric encryption: gpg --symmetric ...