Due to how these devices store information, safely disposing of an SSD drive is not as easy as you might expect. So if you need to know what to do with old SSDs, or if you’re considering donating or formatting your solid-state drives, there are several considerations you should keep in mind to ensure the […]
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A study by IDC titled Data Age 2025 predicts worldwide data creation will grow to an enormous 163 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. That’s ten times the amount of data produced in 2017! The reason behind why we are producing so much more data is the direct result of more devices generating more information. For example,
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Say you’re looking to delete unwanted files on your hard disk to free up storage capacity for its redeployment. Or you want to discard it as it carries redundant or outdated data. Whatever the case, it should be clear that you can’t achieve permanent deletion of confidential files using simple commands like emptying the recycle
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Degaussing is a commonly used method for overwriting data and erasing it. Unlike shredding, disintegration, or melting, degaussing a hard drive won’t physically destroy it. Still, this secure data destruction technology assures sensitive data is erased in seconds and in an environmentally friendly way (as the devices are made easier to recycle). However, degaussers do
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In the digital age, electronic devices, data, and e-waste have become a part of everyday life. With the emergence of cloud storage, everything is on the computer and virtually accessible from anywhere. Cloud storage solutions provide users with a secure, centralized place to store their data, making it more convenient and secure than ever before.
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One thing is certain about our age of technology: Individuals and businesses rely heavily on electronic devices to store and process information. We are talking about computers, tablets, mobile phones… even credit cards. All of these have become essential to our daily lives. Which leads to the question: What happens when these devices need to
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Why Software Erasure is Never 100% Trustworthy Many software solutions promise to wipe out hard drives, but there’s a general misunderstanding about how these work and what levels of erasure they can truly achieve. For one, data destruction software can never completely destroy information stored in drives. Additionally, this method doesn’t fit NSA/CSS requirements (and
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