SEATTLE — Our digital devices are doomed to die or become obsolete. As we've reported, electronics contain a terrible mix of toxic chemicals and materials, so you should dispose of them properly. But ...

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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 ...

Are you starting the new year with a new PC? What are you going to do with the computer it's replacing? You might be planning to hand down the old device to a family member or reassign it to another ...

Perhaps you're getting ready to sell, trade in, or gift your iPhone to a friend or family member. Maybe your home screen has been overrun with apps and you're looking for a quick fix to get a fresh ...

HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jetico, developer of best-in-class data wiping software, announced today the new release of BCWipe — Enterprise Edition. By using a web browser, administrators are empowered ...

Why You Should Care: Almost every company eventually has to dispose of older hard drives, and they need a way to ensure (and prove) that the data on those drives was securely deleted. The Lowdown: ...

So that old, ancient, worn-out, first-generation iPhone is headed out the door. Maybe you'll sell it on eBay. Maybe you'll give it to a friend. But before you send it on its way, you need to get all ...

Avast released a study (so, it may be biased) that Android phones that have been "factory reset" may not wipe all the data. They don't give any specifics beyond "We purchased a variety of Android ...