Before you give away on old computer, you should take a little bit of time and prepare the computer for use by others. Preparation includes deleting any personal files, which we began talking about yesterday. Even after emptying your Windows recycle bin, however, your files are not erased from the hard drive. Remnants of the files are left on your hard drive making it possible for someone with prying eyes to locate and access your personal information. To guard against this happening, I recommend using a file shredder. File shredders File shredders work in a similar way to paper file … Continue reading →