Released on: March 11, 2008, 12:40 am

Press Release Author: Rajinder

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: An unpleasant aspect of modern life is the fact that thieves
can steal files from computers. Personal emails, business plans, private documents,
trade secrets, and online histories can all be devastating if they fall into the
wrong hands. It is a good idea for people or businesses to have a type of file
shredding software that keeps thieves and hackers from being able to obtain this
type of information. File shredders are available for all major computer platforms,
including Microsoft Windows, Apple, and Linux. File shredders are usually very
reasonably priced; most cost under $30, and some are even free.

Press Release Body: An unpleasant aspect of modern life is the fact that thieves can
steal files from computers. Personal emails, business plans, private documents,
trade secrets, and online histories can all be devastating if they fall into the
wrong hands. It is a good idea for people or businesses to have a type of file
shredding software that keeps thieves and hackers from being able to obtain this
type of information. File shredders are available for all major computer platforms,
including Microsoft Windows, Apple, and Linux. File shredders are usually very
reasonably priced; most cost under $30, and some are even free.

Many people mistakenly think that computer files can be easily deleted from the
computer’s hard drive. They believe that a file is permanently gone once it is
put in the trash or recycling bin and the bin is emptied, but the truth is that the
files are still on the computer; they are just slightly more difficult to access.
Recovery software is available that can bring back previously deleted files. People
must use special software to permanently remove files for the computer’s hard
drive.

There are many reasons to use file shredders. They can erase confidential
information so that others will not be able to view it. File shredders can delete
the entire hard drive, including all files, folders, and previously deleted
material. File shredders can also delete emails and all history of online activity.

People may need to regularly delete sensitive material from their computers.
Doctors, lawyers, and psychologists need to be especially careful about maintaining
their clients’ confidentiality. Businesspeople need to keep certain trade
secrets and business plans secret from their competitors. Also, any financial
records, credit card numbers, and bank account information should be protected as
well. File shredders can be easily used to permanently delete all of this material.
With most file shredders, all it takes is a simple drag and click to permanently
remove files.

It is a good idea to erase the entire hard drive of a computer before disposing of
it. If another person obtains the computer, they can access anything that the
previous owner had on it if the hard drive is not erased. Financial records, credit
card numbers, personal information, and histories of website visits will all be out
in the open for the new owner to view. File shredders can prevent this from
happening.

File shredders are valuable for all computer users. Anyone who ever purchased
anything over the Internet, written a personal letter to someone, or stored
confidential business information on their computer would be well advised to use a
file shredder


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