The Android operating system partitions the internal storage of your device into different sections, including sections for user data and cached data for frequently-accessed apps. You can clear the ...

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 ...

Here's how to properly wipe a drive before selling it ...

Here's how to make sure all the personal files and other data on your storage drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you ...

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 ...

HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jetico, developer of best-in-class data wiping software, announced today the new release of BCWipe — Enterprise Edition. By using a web browser, administrators are empowered ...

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.

Many people assume that deleting files or resetting a system is enough before giving away or selling a device. However, this ...

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 ...

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 ...