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05-20-2008, 06:43 PM
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 | destroying CDs | | Anyone know of a good way to destroy information on CDs? I have a whole bunch of pictures of Oliver on CDs that are duplicated. I want to destroy them before throwing them in the trash.
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05-20-2008, 06:46 PM
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Children: twin 15yo girls 3yo boy | Re: destroying CDs | | I think they make shredders that shred cd's. |
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05-20-2008, 06:53 PM
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| Re: destroying CDs | | Scratch the hell out of the top (the lable side) and then snap in half.
The information is on the underside of the label. |
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05-20-2008, 06:55 PM
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 | Re: destroying CDs | | Thanks!
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05-20-2008, 07:23 PM
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| Re: destroying CDs | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Lissa Thanks! | Anytime.  |
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05-20-2008, 08:02 PM
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Children: Jill born Jan 12, 1996 | Re: destroying CDs | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Cthru I think they make shredders that shred cd's. | Yes, most shredders handle CDs. If no shredder is handy, a couple good scratchs will make it impossible to retrive data from it. |
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05-22-2008, 10:43 AM
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Children: Delaney, 4 years old | Re: destroying CDs | | I've always found the "shotgun" method to be useful. Free trap shooting! |
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05-22-2008, 10:47 AM
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| Re: destroying CDs | | I use old CD for coasters
I love the shotgun method!...seems infallable! and kinda fun. |
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05-22-2008, 12:50 PM
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Children: 4yo girl 1yo boy | Re: destroying CDs | | As seen on TV....the microwave.
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05-22-2008, 01:05 PM
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| Re: destroying CDs | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1dayatatime As seen on TV....the microwave. | How much of a mess will that leave?, I've never tried it but I'm curious now. |
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