You can wipe a hard drive much easier now with the help of your Windows 10 Settings menu and the Disk Utility manager in a Mac's Recovery Mode. It's also possible to wipe a Mac data drive through the ...

SEATTLE — Our digital devices are doomed to die or become obsolete. As we've reported, electronics contain a terrible mix of toxic chemicals and materials, so you should dispose of them properly. But ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Got an old laptop laying around? By selling it or donating it to someone, you can clear up space in your home, maybe earn ...

When you sell a computer, it is always in your best interest to completely erase all of the data on your hard drive before the computer changes hands. Even small, seemingly inconsequential pieces of ...

Memory sticks are convenient tools for storing data on compact, easily transferable devices. After a time, you may wish to remove sensitive information from a memory stick -- perhaps data related to ...

With the rise of new technologies in the consumer electronics world, it’s no surprise that consumers are buying the latest laptops or PCs as soon as they’re released. While it may be a good idea to ...

Simple reformatting or physical destruction of devices may not be enough to erase data thoroughly. ShredOS securely wipes storage devices to destroy data, helping prevent privacy breaches, identity ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Smartphones aren’t smart enough to wipe themselves clean of personal or business data when stolen or lost, but wiping a phone remotely keeps your private information out of the hands of the wrong ...

Data is of utmost importance for businesses and consumers in today’s digital world. Everything from documents, emails, and passwords to financial information is stored on your hard drives or SSDs.

Brian Ellis wants to know the best way to secure an old PC for a new owner. Anyone with a cheap data recovery program can recover your recently deleted files–even if you’ve emptied the recycle bin.

You’re ready to replace your aging smartphone with a newer model, but how do you plan on removing all the content that’s on your existing phone? If you answered “factory reset,” here’s something you ...