[ChildOfThe60s]

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When you get rid of an old computer, pull the hard drive. A screwdriver and a hammer should finish the job.

That's what I do. Bashing the bejesus out of the old drive doesn't hurt the trade-in value, and it sure does protect your information. And it's fun. :-)

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Great minds think alike. The low tech solution to the high tech conundrum.

[AFreeBird]

Take out the platters, use a really, really strong magnet on them, and then make wind chimes out of them.