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Thanks for the additional info. That is a good point about the file being spread out on the device. OK, I'll be more specific to make it easier. Let's say my internal IDE notebook NTFS or FAT32 HD, 320GB. I only use these formats. Hopefully USB flash drives work the same way for my...

Hi. I appreciate the replies. My main concern is how easily deleted files can be recovered if I fill up the storage device (original Q). And if files can still easily (not by gov't agents or high-level hackers but every day programs) be recovered, why is this so since the storage device has...

As the title says, I am curious about the difference between shredding and maxing out the space of HD, flash drive, and other storage devices using Windows 7 and above. When I shred files, of course the files are hopefully unrecoverable or at least mostly. I hear that this is because the...

Got it. Thanks for all your help!

OK, thanks. One final question. For hotel use (connected and wireless), is it safer to use IPv4 with or without a VPN?

If I understand it correctly then IPv6 is easier to trace but is more beneficial? If I turn off the IPv6 could there be any negative impact on my PC and/or internet usage? I'm using W7 with Firefox if that matters.

I see, thanks. I tried the free Cyberghost a little and even though it took a minute or so to connect due to the waiting list that they have, it worked pretty well EXCEPT a CG warning showed me that they do not hide IPv6. When I confirmed my ip, most sites didn't show my real one but what's my...

I agree with blazorthon and this is why I'm wondering if I really need a VPN for home use. 1) Do secure activities become safer via VPN at home? Again, not location-specific sites, but banking, e-mail, etc. requiring passwords and or credit card purchases. Actually, that was my next...

Understood. I put the question that way because most VPN sites seem to make us feel that we are 100% protected. Changing over to normal VPN needs and usage. Is a VPN very helpful for everyday home usage? I can understand the need for wireless and roaming but for normal broadband modem...

I am rephrasing the Q.

Hello. This post is for the sake of knowledge and is in now way soliciting advice on breaking the law!!! I am more concerned with how protected we really are when we spend $ on VPN software. Torrents are a perfect example because if we are protected in this way then I would feel protected in...

Thank you. I prefer to keep my list on my PC. The main problem is that when I update from 31 to the current 34, the passwords no longer show on the saved password list. Does anyone know how can I transfer the passwords over after updating?

I've been happily using Mozbackup for years to backup/restore everything but from Firefox 32, the passwords will no longer backup/restore. And, after upgrading from 31, the stored passwords no longer show. Am I stuck using 31 or is there a way to find the passwords and back them up using...

The way I am thinking, if I highlight the file(s) and click cut/delete cut/paste into a folder or most other commands on the toolbar, the commands do work. It may or may not work but if anyone knows the correct eraser shred cmd I'd appreciate it.

I've been using Eraser for a long time and I was wondering if anyone can help me: http://eraser.heidi.ie/ My question is regarding making a short cut equaling the right click erase file command. For example, I have started using one of those classic style menu and folder softwares on Windows...