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 ...

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 ...

Before selling, donating, or recycling your outdated laptop or desktop, protect your privacy with this important step By Nicholas De Leon Looking for a new home for an old laptop or desktop computer?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I got a new phone for Christmas and have switched my number over. Now I want to give my old phone to my nephew and need to ensure that I’ve wiped all the data from the device first. How can I do ...

You're getting ready to sell or give away your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, but first you want to wipe all traces of yourself and your data. Fortunately, Apple and Android devices offer built-in ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Many families have welcomed new PCs into their homes, thanks to back-to-school and Labor Day sales, leaving older ...