You use your computer for a lot of things – accessing wirelessinternet, paying your bills online and even emailing friends and family. So what happens to all that sensitive information when you go to destroy your machine? Here are the best ways to get rid of sensitive data when you get a new machine:
Pay Someone to Do It: Lots of reputable companies like Best Buy will wipe your harddrive for a nominal fee. It’s usually less than 10 and then they’ll responsibly dispose of your old computer so it’s a twofold deal.
Wipe it Yourself: You can find various online tutorials concerning getting all the old info off your machine and they can be quite helpful. Just don’t follow through on anything until you’re sure you’re finished with the old piece.
Send it Off: There are a number of companies who will accept and sometimes even pay for your old laptop which is a great way to get rid of it and get some money back. They’ll wipe your hard drive for a fee but it’s well worth it.

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