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How can I securely format a solid-state drive?
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When selling / throwing away / giving away HDDs I always use DBAN to do a DoD wipe first. Is this still a valid thing to do on an SSD? Will it have an adverse effect on the SSD's lifespan?
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A DoD wipe with DBAN would be unnecessary ... SSD Security: Erase Solid State Drives Data While it is still not common sense to securely erase data on hard drives (read: Securely Erase Files) before computers or hard drives are sold or given away th…
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