#PGP
If you are reading this, you have taken the first step towards encryption self-righteousness. The steps below are my preferred method for configuration after years of suffering through alternative, more archaic/byzantine steps.
Note, if you already have a PGP key, skip to step #4. Second note: I know UNIX best, so I’m not going to embarrass myself by attempting to write a windows guide. The good people over at EFF have your back: How to: Use PGP for Windows | Surveillance Self-Defense
[A point of clarification: PGP stands for pretty good privacy and is the original underlying protocol, GPG stands for Gnu Privacy Guard, and is an open source program that is compliant with PGP; the two acronyms are often used interchangeably.]
- Download your GPG client