Making sure that your personal information is safely and securely erased from devices that you are no longer using is a good thing. Here's a quick guide to securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid ...

If you only have a few hard drives to erase, then a software solution such as DBAN or a hardware solution such as using a hammer to pound 6-inch nails through the drives is workable. But if you go ...

Your old solid state drive (SSD) has a lot of files on it that you probably don't want ending up in a stranger's hands, so you keep it in a place safe from prying eyes and greedy hands. As long as it ...

When an SSD, hard drive, or old notebook is sold, people usually delete their personal files beforehand. However, many users do not realize that the hard drive often still contains information that is ...

Over on TidBITS Talk, user Lucas043 posed a question that prompted a fascinating discussion. Lucas043 has a Samsung Portable T7 SSD being used for backup. The SSD has intermittent access problems and ...

If you’re planning on selling your laptop because you’ve upgraded to a newer model or are making a system switch (Apple’s new M2 chip sounds very exciting), you don’t want to hand over your device to ...

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Dear Vague Bonnie Tyler Reference, The good news is that, in general, most phones are pretty good at securely removing your data when you're done with the device. There are still some measures you ...

Dry erase markers are widely used in various environments including schools, offices, and households. They are typically applied to whiteboards, items made of glass, and specific laminated surfaces.