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Getting rid of your old computer or laptop? Ensure your hard drive doesn’t become a treasure chest for identity thieves… |
When you save a file, especially a large one, it is scattered around the hard drive in smaller pieces. When you open a file, the hard drive gathers the pieces and reconstructs them. When you delete a file, the links to reconstruct the file disappear. But the deleted file stays on your computer until it’s overwritten. This means it can be retrieved with data recovery software. To remove data from a hard drive permanently, the hard drive needs to be wiped clean. This involves overwriting the existing data with a random sequence of one’s and zero’s. At Reduce Reuse WEEECycle/Bitz ‘n’ PC’z Ltd we use military grade software to securely wipe data. This ensures that not even MI5 or the CIA can recover your data! How to Safely Dispose of Your ComputerReduce Reuse WEEECycle will collect your laptop or PC free of charge. It will then go through a diagnostic process to see if it can be reused. If it can, we will securely erase all data and reinstall genuine Windows software. The item will then be offered for sale at below commercial value to charities, schools, businesses or the general public. Remember, most computer equipment contains hazardous materials that don’t belong in a landfill. For example, many computers have heavy metals that can contaminate the earth. Contact us below for more information: 
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Computers and laptops are often used to store personal and financial information, including: