They do this to make it seem like there is further corruption on your hard drive. Disk Repair also attempts to make it so you cannot run any programs on your computer. If you attempt to launch a ...

If you’re ready to invest in a new computer, and your thinking about donating your old computer to a charity, local group or school, it’s important to make sure your computer’s hard drive is ...

You may already know that "deleting" a file does nothing of the sort. But did you know that your disk drive has a built-in system for the secure erasure of data? No? Then read on. What do you mean ...

According to a new study by two MIT grad students, companies are frequently selling or giving away old computer disk drives with sensitive information still on them. Better think twice before you give ...

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 ...

WiebeTech on Monday introduced a new device that enables users to erase a hard drive securely without having to tie up a host computer. The Drive eRazer is priced starting $99.95. The Drive eRazer ...

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Therefore, do not purchase Disk Doctor for any reason, and if you already have, please contact your credit card company and state that the program is a computer infection and a scam and that you would ...