Learn Online Security Podcast

The Dangers of Donating Your Old Tech


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Wondering what happens to your old devices when they’re recycled,

upgraded, or passed down? In this video, Chris and Sarah Howells from

Learn Online Security explain how laptops, phones, printers, gaming

systems, and even smart home devices can hold sensitive information—and

why scammers target them.

Learn practical tips for wiping, factory resetting, and safely disposing

of your devices to protect your personal and business data.

Key topics we cover:

📌 Wipe or destroy end-of-life devices

📌 Business and home devices hold sensitive data

📌 Factory reset, remove memory, or physically destroy

📌 Children’s and seniors’ devices need extra care

📌 Include how you'd like your devices handled in your will

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