I have an old computer that I don't use much anymore. What are some things that I can do with an old computer?
I have an old computer that I don't use much anymore. What are some things that I can do with an old computer?
user
I know it’s very tempting to just want to throw away an old computer, but there are some things you can do.  First, you could donate the old computer to a library or school or other organization.  I don’t know for sure, but I’m guessing there’s a computer in many local libraries or schools that they would use, and a newer computer will run faster and more reliably.
assistant
Donating the computer is a good idea. How can I erase all the data from it first?
user
I’m not sure exactly how the computer you have works, but a good way to erase data is to simply reformat the hard drive, which means just erasing all the data.
assistant
How do I reformat the hard drive?
user
There are many ways you could do it, and a good way to do it depends on the specific computer.  One way is to hold the “Ctrl” key and the “Shift” key while you click the “Delete” key, which will open up a menu where you can select “Format”.
assistant
Thanks for the advice.
user