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+# file-directory
+A website I use to access some files on my home server.
+It lists all files in the `files` directory and those that have the extension `.private` will be password protected.
+
+It's convenient to have some software stored here and accessible from any machine instantly. 
+For example some anti-malware software if you're often helping people clean their PCs,
+or some archiving utility.
+
+The password protection is only so that automated services don't find download links on my website that could lead to it getting marked as a pirating resource.