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How to Wipe a Computer

How to Wipe Your Computer Before Disposing

How to Wipe Your Computer Before Disposing You just bought yourself a new shiny system and are trying to dispose of or maybe donate the old one, but you’re afraid that your sensitive data could be at stake? Unsure how to prepare it for this process? While for many it can be a straightforward process, […]

How to Dispose of a Computer

The time comes that a computer is not worth repairing anymore, or it is too costly and buying a new one makes more sense. Before we get started on ways to dispose of your old system, it is worth mentioning that fewer devices can be dismantled in a manner where old parts can be repurposed. Unfortunately, a rapidly growing number of vendors solder components like the memory RAM or storage disk to the logic board as opposed to having them individually snap into the main logic board using a PCI or SATA port. They do this to gain a market monopoly and increased sales of new products, under the excuse of slimmer devices and faster operational speeds. The difference in speeds achieved through soldering as opposed to using SATA and PCI connections are not noticeable by the user, and slimmer devices could still be produced by using a smarter logic board design and components placement within the casing. Buying such devices can cost you a lot of money when it comes to fixing them and we will mention just a few of them, since manufacturers or sellers don’t make this clear to the buyer, causing frustration for both the user as well as the technician when an issue with the device arises. 

The time comes that a computer is not worth repairing anymore, or it is too costly and buying a new one makes more sense. Before we get started on ways to dispose of your old system, it is worth mentioning that fewer devices can be dismantled in a manner where old parts can be repurposed. […]