To start, sign out of your Chromebook completely. Then press and hold Control-Alt-Shift-R, and select Restart. When the reset window appears, choose Powerwash, then click Continue.

What is a factory reset? That's when you wipe your computer's hard drive and reinstall its operating system. Doing this reverts your computer to its pristine state, deleting all your personal ...

Before you resell, recycle, or donate an old laptop or desktop, learn how to wipe a computer clean and protect your personal data.

How to Wipe Your Computer Hard Drive & Literally Start All Over. Wiping your computer's hard drive is a somewhat drastic yet highly effective measure to restore your computer to peak operating ...

Follow the instructions to revert your computer back to when it was first unboxed. You’ll be asked to choose whether you want to erase data "quickly" or "thoroughly." Opt to erase data thoroughly.

As with a computer, you should take the steps to securely wipe and reset your phone or tablet before selling it. The process is much easier on mobile devices than on computers.

This is the time of year when PC makers offer irresistible deals on new PC hardware. If you're ready to sell your old PC or hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data ...

Whether you want to sell your Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook or give it a fresh start, you need to wipe it first. Here's how.

Between the cheesy sendoff and the after-work drinks, you have to do something very important: back up all your stuff and securely clear off your computer.