If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

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The fact that reformatting a hard drive doesn’t completely erase the data stored on it is both a blessing and a curse depending on your circumstances. For example, if you reformat your hard drive ...