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Shredding important documents prevents fraudsters from obtaining your personal data and using it to drain your account or open new accounts in your name. You don't have to shred every piece of paper you accumulate. Some documents don't contain content that identity thieves can use, says Paul Stephens, policy director of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group. Below we've listed the documents you should shred, those you...

When choosing how to shred your documents, you want to consider the size of the shred. The size of your shredding affects the security of your information and may also affect the cost of your service. Different Security Levels. What and Why As of 2018, there are seven different shredder security levels, referred to as levels P-1 through P-7. With the "P" standing for paper material, each P level corresponds...

There are many things you can do with a paper shredder. You can use it to shred confidential documents, credit cards, or even old photos that have sentimental value to you.However, is it safe to put cardboard into a shredder? Is there anything in particular I should be aware of when using a shredder?Generally speaking, a 12-sheet shredder is sufficient for light cardboard shredding. However, for recreational cardboard shredding, a...

Shredders are a secure way to dispose of documents that contain confidential information. However, many people do not know how these machines work. Here are the basics of how a shredder works.SensorsSince running the machine all day is a waste of energy, shredders have sensors that allow them to turn on and off automatically. One of the sensors is in the cutting head, which is why the machine turns on...