diff --git a/zsh/.zsh/functions.zsh b/zsh/.zsh/functions.zsh
index 108c557..3dad8cf 100644
--- a/zsh/.zsh/functions.zsh
+++ b/zsh/.zsh/functions.zsh
@@ -34,6 +34,20 @@ extract() {
     fi
 }
 
+
+# create an archive of a list of files, compress the archive, and encrypt the compressed archive 
+function archive-and-encrypt {
+    echo -n "Enter desired output filename: "
+    read filename
+    tar cJ $1 | \
+    gpg -q -r andrew@amdavidson.com -s -e -o "$filename.tar.xz.gpg"
+}
+
+# run mosh and tmux to a specific host
+function mt {
+    mosh $1 -- tmux new-session -A -s main
+}
+
 # blank-chrome
 function blank-chrome {
     if [ "$@" ]; then