Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Even when an old computer won’t start up anymore, the hard drive ...

Hard disks contain a lot more than just files and folders. They may store sensitive information, login credentials, and personal data that you wouldn't want falling into the wrong hands. Whether ...

If you have hard drives that no longer serve you, maybe due to limited storage or finicky operation, it might be time to finally get rid of them. First, if it does still work, consider ways you can ...

You can just toss that old hard drive in a drawer, which is the cheapest way to be sure nobody will access it, but if you’d just like to be rid of it, I’d recommend destroying it. Jim Rossman / TNS I ...