How to Permanently Delete Something in Windows. Protecting your privacy and sensitive business information should be one of your top priorities. You can disclose valuable information to potential ...

I recommend using the free program Eraser to permanently delete your data. Eraser writes over files with meaningless data, making the files unrecoverable.

Removing unneeded apps from your computer frees resources, but some don't do a good job of tidying after themselves when uninstalled. Here's how to remove any remnants they might have left behind.

One example of this is how you uninstall traditional desktop programs in the new OS. In Windows 8.1, you uninstall desktop programs the traditional way—by heading to the Control Panel.

The contents of your PC’s Recycle Bin or Mac’s Trash Can are only cleared out when you empty them. Kim Komando offers tips to permanently delete data.

How to Permanently Delete Images So That No One Can Find Them on Your Computer. Whether you're clearing space off of your hard drive or want to remove some embarrassing pictures from your recent ...

I recommend using the free program Eraser to permanently delete your data. Eraser writes over files with meaningless data, making the files unrecoverable.