secure delete
Does Deleting Browser History and Cache Really Delete Traces of My Webmail?
Hitting “delete” on your browser history or emails doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. I’ll cover what actually happens when you delete things, and what it really takes to make them disappear.
How Can I Securely Delete Everything Except the Operating System?
Before giving away a machine or returning a loaner, it’s important to remove your personal information from it. That may be both harder and easier than you think. I’ll show you where traditional suggestions fail, and what you need to do instead.
How Often Should I Wipe Hard Drive Free Space?
Free-space wiping prevents the recovery of deleted files. Whether you need to do it, or how often, depends on how interesting your data is.
How To Keep an External Hard Drive Useful and Healthy Longer
My best practices for external hard drives concern software, hardware, and — you guessed it — backing up.
How Do I Erase Traces of a File I Moved to an External Disk?
Moving a file almost always leaves traces behind. So deleting any file securely is only the first step.
Can I Use a Backup Image to Wipe Free Space?
There’s an app for that! An easy combination of programs can help you clean a computer before you sell it or give it away.
