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Whist on this subject, here's another tool that can be used. Hiren’s BootCD PE x64 (v1.0.2) – ISO Content

Well... Some people do the same with Apples! After spending ×2 they realise they've got a rotten Apple... It just happens ????

Seems like it's a business grade laptop, not military? https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/products/computing/pc/notebooks/lifebook-e5410/index.html

How is the Ryzen processor compared to intel? Heating up? Freezing? etc.

Mine already has 8GB and I used to run server software (dual boot) before. So the keyboard and an ssd might be ok for a start. Poor quality batteries are a risk - once I bought one off eBay and it started sparking and damaged my mother board too! Now as I am not carrying it around, its connected to an UPS!

Yes, maybe I will try this. Changing the keyboard is simple, and yes... a ssd should give it a bit more pep! Thank you.

Are you referring to the MacBook Air M1 Chip 13.3 inch 8GB / 256GB (Model: MGN63)? What's the year of manufacture of this model? (2020 or 2021 I've seen)

What's most important is the reliability and the smooth operation.

Never been a Mac fan... hence reluctant to dive in now!

OMG... where's this world heading to?

I have been using HP for decades. Currently using a HP ProBook Intel i5 with 8GB RAM. Seems this PC has come to it's last legs - battery flat, some keys on the keyboard malfunctioning etc. Now my computer requirements are not demanding. More or less, just internet browsing, MS Word, Excel, Power point only. So which brand, model and specs do you think would give me the best bang for the buck, as per your personal experience?

Department of Defence (Of The United States of America) Compliant Best Data Wiping Software? Link

In most cases the following should be safe enough. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/08/how-to-secure-erase-your-hard-drive/ Add Also, software such as below mentioned can be used. Free secure erase programs include: BleachBit File Shredder Disk Wipe Active KillDisk Freeware https://www.mail.com/blog/posts/secure-erase-hard-drive/142/

Sometimes I've tried to search the forum for an old thread, but failed. Recent threads are comparatively easier to search and find. Is there a limit (time) to how far a search can go back? Thank you.

I was just checking the price of Cheese and realised how extraorinarily expensive it is in Thailand compared to the USA. Is it all due to local taxes or what? Just for a comparison, I show below the price at Walmart and Lazada.