我应该在Ubuntu中使用哪个归档实用程序？

I am a Mac/Ubuntu user. I have folders such as "AWK", "awk", "awk_tip" and "awk_notes". I need to archive them, but the variety of utilities confuse me. I had a look at Tar, cpio and pax, but Git has started to fascinate me. I occasionally need encryption and backups.I am a Mac/Ubuntu user. I have folders such as