The contents of your PC’s Recycle Bin or Mac’s Trash Can are only cleared out when you empty them. Kim Komando offers tips to permanently delete data.

Here are your options if you see Your PC has been reset, but we couldn't remove all your personal files after using Reset This PC on Windows 11/10.

If you have more than one browser, be sure to delete browsing data from each browser to remove all data from your computer.

A special parameter in the Windows 11 Format command will overwrite all data on a hard drive with random numbers, eliminating access to sensitive information.

Simply restoring the operating system to factory settings does not delete all data and neither does formatting the hard drive before reinstalling the OS.

When getting rid of your smartphone, tablet or computer – whether you're giving it to a friend, reconditioning it or selling it online – you should first make sure you've properly removed all ...

How to Completely Erase a Memory Stick. Memory sticks are convenient tools for storing data on compact, easily transferable devices. After a time, you may wish to remove sensitive information from ...

You can uninstall Steam on your PC easily, but it'll also delete all of your games. Here's how to backup that data and uninstall Steam.