Berlin (dpa) — Deleting something on a computer doesn't mean it's actually gone, even when you've emptied the recycle bin. Deleted files can often be easily retrieved with special programs. Data is ...

To make sure a deleted file can't be recovered, you'll need to use a third-party shredding tool. Here's a look at three such free programs: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser. We all know that ...

Last night I copied some file data from an old Windows Home Server installation to a new one. I wanted to free up some space by deleting some old files. Most deleted just fine, but 3 of the files ...