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Delete old data for good

When you delete a file on your PC, or on a Mac, by sending it to the “Trash,” it’s easy to assume that the file is gone forever. But really, it’s just been sent to another place. All those deleted letters, financial documents and compromising photos are still lurking on the computer. All it takes is a little know-how to recover them. Here’s how to safely delete data forever.

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