Morning Overview on MSN

Simply deleting files won’t erase an external drive permanently

On an external drive, the delete key is more of a suggestion than a final verdict. Files that appear to vanish from a USB ...
PC World

This tiny USB stick will erase your digital past

TL;DR: Permanently erase files and folders with military-grade security using the Data Shredder Stick—just $29.99 with free shipping. Some not-so-known info is that hitting “delete” doesn’t actually ...

USB sticks have a secret expiration date. Here's how to find it

This tool is great if you're cleaning out your junk drawer and don't know if an old USB stick is worth keeping around.
PC World

Aargh! Your USB flash drive is stuck in read-only. Here’s what to do

Have you ever left the copying of your files onto a USB flash drive to the last minute before a meeting? That’s fine if the files copy over promptly, but if you’re in a rush and find that the ...
Ars Technica

Securely erase Samsung SSD's in a USB enclosure?

I've had 2 Samsung SSDs (840 pro and and 805/Evo) in my MacBook Pro. But due to an upgrade have a new retina model with no internal SATA. Now I need to erase these drives so that I can sell them - but ...