> Not only does encryption during data recovery make everything much more difficult, but should you pass away, your family members might not have the skills required to access the data.
Terrible advice regarding encryption. Really if you have important data that your family needs at the time of your death you should have a plan for that as well. Not avoid encryption because it’s “too hard”.
Exactly. Encrypt with a simple utility, and write down the password and store in a safe place and let someone know. In my case, I have a friend who is very technical and I can trust to assist my spouse (who is not technical) with some items if need be. Part of my hand-written instructions are his phone number/email, and to call him if there are issues decrypting or restoring data.
Terrible advice regarding encryption. Really if you have important data that your family needs at the time of your death you should have a plan for that as well. Not avoid encryption because it’s “too hard”.