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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TL;DR: The Data Shredder Stick Secure Data Wiping Tool can wipe hard drives on Windows PC’s for just $39.99 (MSRP $59.99).

So, your trusty smartphone has seen better days, and you've come to the realization that it's time for a new one. Maybe it's dead, or perhaps it's beyond repair. Either way, you want to make sure all ...

So that old, ancient, worn-out, first-generation iPhone is headed out the door. Maybe you'll sell it on eBay. Maybe you'll give it to a friend. But before you send it on its way, you need to get all ...

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Microsoft says Windows customers might find that some of their files are not deleted after resetting their Windows devices with the "Remove everything" option. This is caused by a newly acknowledged ...