What are you doing with your old computer?
There is no correct answer to this question. There are, however, certain precautions that should be taken before reselling or recycling your old PC.
As a local Laurel – Hattiesburg computer service company, we see victims of lost data on a regular basis. Here are a few tips that you should consider before getting rid of your old computer.
You should be sure that your computer is completely wiped of any private information. Most deleted files can generally be recovered, so it is very important to completely restore your used computer to factory condition. You do not want anyone to locate your personal or business sensitive information.
Although deleted files can sometimes be recovered, you want to make sure that you have backed up your critical data prior to wiping your computer. Once your computer has been handed over to a new owner, it is probably gone for good.
Don’t be a victim of deleted data! Always double check that your essential files have been saved to a separate computer, external hard drive, or cloud drive.
Benefits of Data Backup:
- Reliability and Recovery
- Sense of Security
- Flexibility
- Down time prevention
- Financial Efficiency
