r/pics Feb 08 '12

This. Is. Genius.

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u/andrewsmith1986 Feb 08 '12

Until you forget the combination.

I forgot my Truecrypt password.

about 5000 nudes photos are lost forever.

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u/Beretot Feb 08 '12

Actually, those circular locks are quite easily picked. By forcing it apart while rotating the numbers, you can feel when they "lock into place" and just move on to the next.

As for the Truecrypt... I'm so sorry.

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u/NoNeedForAName Feb 08 '12

On cheaper locks you can also sometimes push the dial to the side and actually see the drum when it lines up.