The original Mac let you erase disks right on the Desktop, with the feature returning thanks to macOS Sequoia. Here's how to use it. When the original Mac was released in 1984, its desktop allowed ...

CRU-DataPort’s Drive eRazer Ultra ($249) is a small device that lets you “sanitize” hard disk drives — that is, remove any data that you wouldn’t want somebody else to gain access to, such as credit ...

Did you know that when you “delete” files from your computer, they can still remain on your hard disk? In many cases, deleted files can be recovered with little effort because most computer operating ...

When you’re trying to wipe an old Mac to set it up fresh or to give it away or sell it, you typically want to erase the drive. Sometimes, you’re thwarted. It’s ...

Q I'm interested in recycling a PC in a way that protects the information stored on the hard-disk drive, such as banking records, tax returns and Social Security numbers. For two PCs I recently ...

Eraser is an enormous all-in-one toolbox devoted to secure file deletion. This free utility can securely delete files on your command, or according to a schedule. There are lots of ways to obliterate ...

We’re far from encouraging people to engage in illegal activities—we didn’t look at our naked selves in the mirror until we were over 18—but this 60 second hard disk eraser from Fujitsu has many ...

Strongly held opinions about the proper method to wipe data from hard drives reflect bygone eras. Learn about disk wiping for modern platter hard drives, and securing data on solid-state drives. We ...