Publications

Straight talk on data security, compliance, and what actually happens to IT equipment after it leaves your building.

August 30, 2026

Don't Get Famous the Wrong Way (Don't Be This Guy)

A Texas plumber sold his old work truck. Years later it showed up in an ISIS propaganda photo, with his company's name still on the door. The lesson isn't about trucks — it's about chain of custody.

August 30, 2026

Wait, You're Paying to Throw Away Money?

Retired laptops and servers aren't just liabilities to dispose of — they're assets with real resale value. Most companies pay to throw that value away instead of collecting it.

August 10, 2026

Wiping a Drive Isn't Enough (and Sometimes It's a Lie)

"We wiped it" is the most trusted claim in the ITAD industry — and one of the least verified. Here's what separates a real data wipe from a vendor's word.

August 9, 2026

Your Old Laptop Knows Where You Live

A factory reset looks like a clean slate. It isn't. Here's what actually survives on a hard drive or SSD after "Erase All Content and Settings," and why it matters when the machine leaves your building.