Selling your old tech can put cash in your pocket, but don’t forget your devices store sensitive data that you don’t want a stranger to access. Your smart speaker, for example, knows your location and ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Got an old laptop laying around? By selling it or donating it to someone, you can clear up space in your home, maybe earn ...

If you have any licensed software, deactivate and remove it. You can then wipe the drive to remove any traces of personal data. You’ll then want to ensure that the computer is usable for the next ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You’ve probably heard it before: Newer cars are like computers on wheels. That means when you’re trading in or selling your car, you need to take similar steps as you would when ...

Your iPhone contains a lot of personal information. Keep strangers out of your data by having your iPhone automatically wipe itself after 10 failed passcode attempts. To protect yourself from ...

Selling your old tech can put cash in your pocket, but don’t forget your devices store sensitive data that you don’t want a stranger to access. Your smart speaker, for example, knows your location and ...

Then click “Erase Volume Group.” Once that’s done, follow the prompts to erase the Mac and restart it. The computer will reboot and begin the macOS setup process. If you’re selling or giving the Mac ...

Got an old laptop or desktop computer laying around? By selling it or donating it to someone, you can clear up space in your home, maybe earn a little cash, and extend the computer’s useful life. But ...