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Show HN: If you lose your memory, how to regain access to your computer?

3 months ago
  • #encryption
  • #Shamir's Secret Sharing
  • #file recovery
  • Tool encrypts files and splits decryption key using Shamir's Secret Sharing.
  • Requires a threshold of friends (e.g., 3 out of 5) to recover the key.
  • Each friend receives a self-contained bundle with recover.html for offline decryption.
  • No internet or servers needed; recovery works even if the website disappears.
  • Encrypted file → key split into shares → distributed → friends combine shares to decrypt.
  • Built to ensure trusted friends can access files without relying on a single person/service.
  • Provides a simple, self-contained recovery method for friends.