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Degauss
To erase or demagnetize magnetic recording media (usually tapes) by applying a variable, alternating current (AC) field.
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Data repositories that include magnetic and optical media, such as tapes, disks, hard drives, and CD/DVD storage.
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Magnetic representation of residual information remaining on a magnetic medium after the medium has been cleared. (. See clearing. )
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Typically, the 120V electricity delivered by the local power utility to the threepin power outlet in the wall. The polarity of the current alternates between plus and minus, 60 times per second.
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Residual information remaining on storage media after clearing. (. See magnetic remanence and clearing. )The residual magnetism that remains on magnetic storage media after degaussing.
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A device used to destroy computer data. Usually a box with magnets or electrical current that will degauss disks and tapes.
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