How do you destroy all information on a hard drive before giving your old computer to someone? -- C.P., Tulsa. Don Singleton, president of the Tulsa Computer Society, said when the group's ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

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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 ...