I recommend you to get a Linux live CD. You can achieve this by downloading a Linux ISO file and then creating your own live CD by following these steps:
http://www.maketecheasier.com/create-linux-live-usb-in-mac/
Then download the code for a paper wallet generator. I recommend bitaddress.org: https://bitaddress.org > Zip link at the bottom
With that, completely disconnect your computer from the network and boot the live CD. Unzip the wallet generator and use it to generate your wallet, completely offline.
Another option is using Deck Wallet if you have an Android device. Check my signature.
Topic: Not Understanding Cold storage - page 2. (Read 2018 times)
I want to create a "Cold storage" Wallet but I only have one computer. Also i'm running Mac OS X, and i'm not good with ubuntu or linux commands.
I figured I could just turn off the wifi and keep my wallet on a external disk, like a USB thumb drive.
I'd like to do that but i'm kinda lost now as I tried to create a wallet while offline in Electrum and the program objected to that.
I really have no idea what to do to make this work. Anyone know of a guide to do this or can explain how to do this on one of those silly Macintosh computers?
I figured I could just turn off the wifi and keep my wallet on a external disk, like a USB thumb drive.
I'd like to do that but i'm kinda lost now as I tried to create a wallet while offline in Electrum and the program objected to that.
I really have no idea what to do to make this work. Anyone know of a guide to do this or can explain how to do this on one of those silly Macintosh computers?
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