How to securely wipe sensitive files–or your entire hard drive | PCWorld
Did you know that a standard file deletion does not actually erase data from your computer? When a file is deleted, it is removed from the file system and the space which it occupies on the drive becomes available to be written to, however until it is actually overwritten with new data it is still completely intact.
This PCWorld Answer Line discussion gives instructions on just how you can securely erase unwanted sensitive information from your drive. One program that enables you to do this is CCleaner, which many of you already have.
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The 5 biggest tech myths – The Kim Komando Radio Show
Kim Komando gives 5 of the most common assumptions made about using and purchasing tech devices, and tells you the true scoop about them. Some of the answers you may find surprising!
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Google to Supply WiFi At Starbucks | TechBeat
Google is replacing AT&T as the official free WiFi internet provider at all Starbucks locations. Over the next 18 months they will be upgrading the WiFi connections, promising speeds at least ten times faster than before!
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Get started using Windows 8 with Microsoft’s ‘Windows 8 End User Training Brochure’
Are you confused by the new user interface in Windows 8? Microsoft released an introductory guide called the Windows 8 End User Training Brochure, which walks you through the basics of navigation, app management, and personalization. It’s a perfect starting point for newcomers.
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How do I get rid of Gmail tabs? – Ask Leo!
If you use Gmail as an email service, you may have noticed just recently that there are new category tabs at the top of your inbox. This is a new Gmail feature called Inbox tabs, which automatically sorts messages arriving in your inbox according to 5 predefined categories named Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates and Forums. While some users like this new system in that it allows them to quickly narrow the focus of their inbox to messages of the same type, others find it to be a distraction and an annoyance. For those in the latter camp, Leo Notenboom discusses how you can hide the new tabs and get your inbox back to the way it looked before.
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