Is a file really deleted?

Well, you see, when you delete a file it isn't really gone. And there is nothing to write over all the data with a 1 or a 0 (that would take flippin’ ages), the bit that tells you where a file is located is removed and then the computer will write over the data in the future. The data is still recoverable if someone knows where and how to look for it. Unless of course you get special software that will write over your data. Or you could do it manually with a massive file that contains no useful information (say, a giant GIF of nyan cat) and fill up the hard drive with it. 

The reply I got  was: "Are you really suggesting that a giant GIF of nyan cat contains no useful information?!? I suggest you get your priorities in order!"

 

a few random points

These aren't mine, but I'm passing them on for a laugh or to provoke thought....

1. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
2. Was learning cursive really necessary?
3. Bad decisions make good stories.
4. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
5. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
6. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with alcohol than Kay.
7. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
8. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
9. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning theTail on the Donkey - but I'll bet that everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!