When it's time to upgrade your Windows laptop, don't forget to erase personal data before passing it on. According to ZDNET, the simplest way is to reset the PC and choose the "Remove Everything" option. This removes existing files, but Microsoft warns that some advanced technical skills could still recover deleted information.

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/wiping-your-windows-laptop-heres-the-simplest-way-to-erase-all-personal-data/#ftag=RSSbaffb68