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Apple Users

targetpractice

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2. Apple removed the "secure erase" feature a few macOS versions ago...

Reply to mitch96 (Original post)

Thu Sep 22, 2022, 08:00 PM

Sep 2022

I'm a Mac guy since 1985... And, I've advised two friends about this recently. Hammer or sledgehammer is the best, most secure way to destroy a drive if you are worried about the data "leaking". Wear goggles or protective eyewear.

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Ok time to get a new desktop. My old one is from 2012 and no new updates from apple [View all] mitch96 Sep 2022 OP

I took my imac for recycling to a shop i trust Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #1

Apple removed the "secure erase" feature a few macOS versions ago... targetpractice Sep 2022 #2

I found a few interesting answers. I keep all old computers! usonian Sep 2022 #3

Two comments ... CloudWatcher Sep 2022 #4

Thanks everybody.. good info.. nt mitch96 Sep 2022 #5