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Step-by-Step Computer Destruction

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i've-been-doing-it-wrong-all-these-years dept.

Unixrevolution writes "Dan's Data has an excellent article on how an enterprising user (or repair tech) can easily destroy their computer. Most of us don't destroy nearly enough hardware, so this should be helpful."

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  1. CD-Rs by T-Kir · · Score: 4, Informative

    Although I haven't RTFA yet, I find the best way to get rid of data on CD-R's isn't to erase it (which can take as long as a full writing session) but stick it in the microwave for about 5 seconds (just before the lighting effect happens).

    If you do this though, best ventilate the area afterwards!!

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  2. At school... by RainbowSix · · Score: 4, Informative

    At Carnegie Mellon University there is a stairwell called Architect's Leap, and a common pasttime is to Leap old monitors by dropping them from the top story. It is usually fairly effective and equally satisfying.

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  3. Where have I seen this before? by Seth+Finklestein · · Score: 5, Informative

    This article looks familiar. Perhaps it's because Slashdot linked to it 4 1/2 years ago.

    Nice work, "editors."

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