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Making sure that your personal information is safely and securely erased from devices that you are no longer using is a good thing. Here's a quick guide to securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid ...

Ever tried moving all your apps and files from one computer to another? It’s not exactly a quick and easy process. If you need to complete the same task with multiple devices, you can expect to watch ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Memory sticks are convenient tools for storing data on compact, easily transferable devices. After a time, you may wish to remove sensitive information from a memory stick -- perhaps data related to ...

Robert Johnson, who used to be the publisher of Newsday, was indicted on Tuesday for possessing child pornography and for attempting to destroy evidence. A pair of incriminating movies were found on ...

Selling your old tech can put cash in your pocket, but don’t forget your devices store sensitive data that you don’t want a stranger to access. Your smart speaker, for example, knows your location and ...

To delete a user from your Windows 10 computer, go to your Accounts menu. You should delete a user profile if you want to remove the owner's access to your computer. You'll need to be logged into an ...

When you browse sites on the Web, your browsing data is saved as temporary Internet files and cookies. Your browsing history is also saved in the browser's History ...

The first tip that something wasn’t quite right about the open-box tablet I had purchased from Fry’s Electronics was that fact that Marvel Contest of Champions appeared on the home screen. I had ...

You can delete files from OneDrive to remove them from the cloud and any devices connected to your OneDrive account. To delete a file, open the OneDrive website and select the files you want to remove ...

After nearly a decade of service, Windows 10 is reaching its end of support on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for the ...