<ul><li>When disposing of an old computer, it's important to securely wipe the hard drive to protect sensitive information.</li><li>To wipe a hard drive on Windows, connect it to a computer and open File Explorer. Right-click the drive, click Format, uncheck Quick Format, and click Start. This will overwrite every bit of the drive.</li><li>On a Mac, open Disk Utility, select the drive, click Erase, and click the Security Options button. Choose the number of passes to overwrite the drive.</li><li>Note that the wiping process can take hours, especially for larger drives. However, it ensures that files are difficult to recover.</li></ul>

How to securely wipe an old hard drive

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