Note: As of September 28, 2011, this software has been discontinued by the vendor. The developer’s fuller-featured Data Destroyer software is still available. Simply formatting a drive has never been ...

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 ...

If you’ve the need to wipe lots of drives with the latest algorithms, this utility will do the job, and quickly. MediaTools Wipe 1.1’s interface mimics a server hardware rack—a rather cool, intuitive, ...

Toshiba has announced [PDF link] a new hard-drive technology, WIPE, that can automatically delete sensitive data on loss of power or should the HDD be removed. Intended for Toshiba self-encrypting ...

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 ...

Whenever you sell your electronics to a reseller (or even return an item to the store after having used it), you should always be sure to erase the data from it completely. You can’t count on the ...

Selling your old tech can put cash in your pocket, but don’t forget your devices store sensitive data that you don’t want a stranger to access. Your smart speaker, for example, knows your location and ...

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 ...

New technology improves data security and reduces the risk of data leakage associated with document image data stored on copier and printer systems TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: ...

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 ...

If you own a smartphone like an Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, or Windows Phone, you already know the PIN you enter whenever you turn it on is designed to prevent data theft if someone gets their hand ...

Before you give your iPhone away or sell it, be sure to erase everything and reset your iPhone so you won’t have your identity stolen. People who buy used phones often mine them for personal ...