oh yeah, there is...
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
i was using steganos safe to encrypt and protect some stuff that is sensitive. (not porn) '
mainter: if you lived enar me, i know of a flea market where a guy sells laptops (brand new) for $275. i don't know how well they work, but if it lasts for a year, i'd feel good about getting one. in fact, i will have one soon.