Don't Sell Your Old Phone or Laptop Without Doing These 10 Things First

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By Chris Kaufman

Published 2 days ago

If old phone or laptop data falls into the wrong hands, you'll have to do more than spring-clean before heading to the recycling centre.

Always back up your data before disposing of any hardware. Transfer valuable data to multiple mediums to ensure it is safe before disposal.
Remove connected accounts, log out of all applications, and remove devices from accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
Make hard drive data unreadable by utilizing data-wiping software or encryption methods to protect sensitive data on your hard drive.