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Taking the basic steps—deleting data from or reformatting a computer hard drive, or doing a factory reset on a smart phone or tablet—might be enough to discourage identity thieves. But this ...

Seagate started shipping hard drives with HAMR tech in December 2024, turning a long-awaited technological advancement into a ...

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