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Shredding for College Students

by Andy Breslow | August 15, 2022 | Paper Shredding | 4 min read

As the fall semester approaches, and students head off to college, it’s important to make sure that you’re protecting your sensitive information. Whether you’re heading off to university for the first time, or the last time, there’s going to be a lot of sensitive paperwork. It’s easy to get...

How to Remove a Hard Drive from Your Desktop (Video)

by Andy Breslow | August 9, 2022 | Hard Drives | 4 min read

Most of us have had to dispose of a computer at some point in our lives. You may have taken it to a recycling center, dropped it off at a big box store, or even donated it to Goodwill. But did you remove the hard drive before disposing of...

Printer Storage Size Matters

by Andy Breslow | July 29, 2022 | Electronic Media Destruction | 4 min read

According to the U.S. Census, it’s estimated that at least 92% of households have at least one computer. We all know that computers have hard drives, and hard drives need to be properly destroyed when they’ve outlived their usefulness. But what about the auxiliary devices like printers, scanners, and fax machines?...

Lawyers on Shredding

by Andy Breslow | July 18, 2022 | Business Document Shredding & Security | 4 min read

When it comes to shredding sensitive documents, you can’t be too careful these days. Many industries have strict regulations mandating how the destruction of documents should be handled. Surprisingly, there aren’t many federal rules or regulations when it comes to lawyers and the destruction of legal documents.  Since so...

5 (MORE) Uncommon Items You Should Be Shredding

by Andy Breslow | July 1, 2022 | Business Document Shredding & Security | 6 min read

We asked the question recently, what are some of the most uncommon items you should be shredding? The response was overwhelming to say the least. We actually received so many replies that we thought we should include a second feature for 5 (more) uncommon items you should be shredding....

Increased Risk of Data Breaches in New York

by Andy Breslow | June 27, 2022 | Data Breach | 4 min read

It’s no secret that New York data breaches are on the rise. Major metropolitan areas are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. The sheer volume of data circulating through various organizations makes large cities appealing to criminal at large. It’s true that data breaches affect people from all walks of...

Office Equipment That Also Contains Storage Media…Not Just Hard Drives

by Andy Breslow | Updated July 27, 2022 | Electronic Media Destruction | 5 min read

When it comes to data destruction other than paper, hard drives and computers are probably the first thing that come to mind. However, there’s a whole host of office equipment that also has storage media inside of it. It’s easy to forget about these other devices, since we aren’t...

Hard Drive FAQ

by Andy Breslow | June 3, 2022 | Hard Drives | 6 min read

Here at Shred Nations, we get all sorts of pressing questions regarding hard drives. While we may be experts in making sure your hard drive is properly destroyed, we also know a thing or two about the hardware itself. We thought this was a good opportunity to go over...

Where to Dispose of Hard Drives

by Andy Breslow | May 20, 2022 | Hard Drives | 5 min read

When it comes to disposing of old computers, figuring out where to securely dispose of the hard drives should be your first concern. It can be tempting to look for options that don’t cost anything, but this can put you at risk. The hard drives in these old machines...

How Long Do Hard Drives Last?

by Samantha Masters | May 11, 2022 | Hard Drives | 4 min read

Unfortunately, every hard drive will fail at some point. On average, hard drives tend to last from 3 to 5 years. Luckily, there are ways to extend the life of your hard drives and get lots of use out of them. First, let’s discuss what a hard drive is....