By JohnF on 4 February, 2010
So you want to make sure that someone can’t get their hands on your private files on a hard drive. Here are ways to render your data completely unreadable.
When files are deleted from a computer by emptying the Recycle Bin or Trash (or by reformatting), the operating system removes them from the list of files on the hard drive.
However, the actual contents of the files remain on the drive until it is overwritten, either by use of the same space on the drive or by intentional data destruction.
Data that has not been overwritten can easily be recovered with a few tools and a little know-how. This article covers methods of deleting data in such a way to be unrecoverable.
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By JohnF on 3 February, 2010
Plan and stay motivated to get better results. Have you ever made excuses for sitting around waiting for things to change and getting nowhere? With all the benefits of getting into condition, seeking desired education, training, a job, or a career change, why would you still hesitate? You can “cure” much of that by scheduling your priorities so that you make urgency your friend instead of merely prioritizing your schedule. So, get your big objectives (most important goals) and best ideas in line first for working — and playing. Here are some ideas.
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By JohnF on 3 February, 2010
An old rubber band bassThere’s the rubber band guitar, then there’s the rubber band bass, which is re-tuneable, and you can even add effects to it. Follow these easy steps to make your own.
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