If you have an old computer, phone, gaming system, or other device that you want to sell, recycle, or give away, the first step is to erase all your personal information from the hard drive.

You can do this yourself, but we recommend using a refurbisher that can also help you with donation or disposal, if needed.

Read our step-by-step guidance on backing up your files and choosing which method of data removal is right for you.

How to more safely dispose of computers and other devices