SubscribeEmptying the Recycle Bin doesn’t truly delete your files. The data still exists on the hard drive but is just hidden from the OS. The ONLY way to permanently erase data is to overwrite the data with new data or take a hammer to your hard drive.
PC:
- Download Eraser from www.heidi.ie/eraser/download.php This application could be compared to Metamucil for the PC.
MAC:
Erasing data on a Mac is easier. Choose Secure Empty Trash from the Finder menu.
SOURCES: WIRED
Leave a comment