Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Deleting a few files off your SSD doesn't actually get rid of your data, and if you're planning to sell it or hand it off to someone else, you need to erase it the right way. In this video I walk through how to use Disk Utility on Mac to encrypt and wipe a drive so your old files are unreadable for good, plus what to do if encryption isn't an option for your drive. By the end you'll know exactly how to prep any SSD before it leaves your hand
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00:00 Why Deleting Files Isn't Enough
00:14 The Real Trick Is Encryption
00:23 Opening Disk Utility
00:58 Switch to Show All Devices
01:13 Erasing the Drive
01:30 Why GUID Partition Map Matters
01:49 Set It to APFS Encrypted
02:12 Drive Wiped and Protected
02:26 How Encryption Actually Works
02:50 Reformatting for the Next Owner
03:07 When Encryption Isn't Available
03:23 Manufacturer Erase Tools
03:41 Standard Format vs Full Encryption
03:57 Physical Destruction: Last Resort
04:07 Easiest Path for Most People
04:17 Skip the Old Formatting Myths
04:35 Like, Subscribe, SSD Picks Below
Deleting a few files off your SSD doesn't actually get rid of your data, and if you're planning to sell it or hand it off to someone else, you need to erase it the right way. In this video I walk through how to use Disk Utility on Mac to encrypt and wipe a drive so your old files are unreadable for good, plus what to do if encryption isn't an option for your drive. By the end you'll know exactly how to prep any SSD before it leaves your hand
🔗 My favorite fast SSDs: geni.us/Wq6oax
🔗 Cheaper SSDs: geni.us/DUrly
🔗 My favorite cables: geni.us/nGCkBKA
🔗 Tell me your setup and I'll recommend the exact SSD for you: https://adamtalks.tech/ssdguide
My Gear & Other Recommendations
My Desk Setup: youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4v-Uu0Kt8&t=1s
My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear
As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU'D LIKE ME TO REVIEW?
You can drop me an email at adam@adamtalks.tech
Visit my website https://adamtalks.tech
00:00 Why Deleting Files Isn't Enough
00:14 The Real Trick Is Encryption
00:23 Opening Disk Utility
00:58 Switch to Show All Devices
01:13 Erasing the Drive
01:30 Why GUID Partition Map Matters
01:49 Set It to APFS Encrypted
02:12 Drive Wiped and Protected
02:26 How Encryption Actually Works
02:50 Reformatting for the Next Owner
03:07 When Encryption Isn't Available
03:23 Manufacturer Erase Tools
03:41 Standard Format vs Full Encryption
03:57 Physical Destruction: Last Resort
04:07 Easiest Path for Most People
04:17 Skip the Old Formatting Myths
04:35 Like, Subscribe, SSD Picks Below
