Technology is always being upgraded faster than humans can
finish using the old ones, knowing how to discard one’s personal computer is
very useful. Information stored on the hard drive is very difficult to remove,
unless one counts destroying it physically. However, it is also wise to at
least wipe the hard disk before taking the computer to the recycling center.
Therefore, there are several steps that one should follow to ensure the
security of the information embedded in the computers.
One should
always have a backup of important files that one wants to keep. If it is only
the case that is to be discarded, then the removal and storage of the hard drive
are simple. However, when the drive is also discarded, it should be wiped
before the recycling process. There are wiping programs that are available for
free download on the Internet—Active@KillDisk and Softpedia DP Wiper. However,
it is not a guarantee that all the information is deleted. Going to a refurbisher
is another choice, instead of doing it by oneself. After this, look for
legitimate recycling centers near one’s location and discard the computer
there. Non-profit organizations also accept donations of used computers. The
manufacture of the computer may sometime recycle the materials they produced.
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