Before tech coverage moved largely online, independent print magazines were where products earned their reputation. This archive preserves that history for East-Tec—from in-depth reviews to editor features published across leading computer titles worldwide.
Most entries focus on east-tec Eraser, with others covering additional East-Tec software. We're continually adding verified appearances; click any cover or title for the original magazine context.
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CHIP
In the print edition of CHIP Poland (Issue 6, June 2014), the Polish edition of one of the world's leading computer magazines, east-tec Eraser was featured on page 54 in the Latest Products Tested section under the headline "Mistrz zacierania śladów" ("Master at erasing traces"). The full-page review describes how everyday computer use leaves behind a trail of activity in Windows, from temporary files and browsing histories to recently opened documents, and praises Eraser for guarding privacy by securely eliminating these digital remnants. It highlights Eraser's extensive functionality, precise configuration options, and automation features, concluding that the suite of tools ensures peace of mind for anyone concerned with privacy and the protection of confidential documents.
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Clickx
In the print edition of Clickx (Issue 214, March 2010), the most read computer magazine in Belgium, east-tec Eraser is featured in a detailed step-by-step review on secure data deletion. The article explains how everyday computer and internet use leaves behind personal traces such as browsing history, downloads, login details, deleted files, and even emails, which can still be recovered. It highlights Eraser's modules for cleaning Windows and browser data, securely erasing deleted files and free space, wiping removable drives, and removing email remnants, concluding that the software offers effective protection of digital privacy.
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Computer Buyer
In the print edition of Computer Buyer (Issue 209, October 2008), on page 93, east-tec Eraser was featured for its ability to completely remove sensitive data from a PC, preventing recovery even by determined snoopers. The review explained how deleted files in Windows can still be recovered, and highlighted Eraser's option to overwrite individual files, folders, free disk space, and other hidden areas. With multiple levels of secure deletion, including methods recommended by the US Department of Defense, the magazine concluded that short of physically destroying the drive, you can't get much safer.
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Computer Power User
In the print edition of Computer Power User (Volume 11, Issue 7, July 2011), Warren Ernst reviewed and recommended east-tec Eraser, praising its ability to securely erase not only the files you'd expect but also hidden areas of the PC that most users would overlook. He highlighted the program's speed-versus-security slider, noting that even with the setting around the halfway point, none of the undelete utilities tested were able to recover any file. The review also emphasized Eraser's wide support for clearing browser caches, application histories, and other sensitive data, offering strong protection for personal privacy. Read More
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HjemmePC
In the print edition of HjemmePC (Issue 8, 2009), Norway's largest subscription-based computer magazine, east-tec Eraser was featured in an extensive two-page illustrated guide titled "Aktivbeskyttelse" ("Active protection"), on pages 46-47. The article stresses the growing importance of PC privacy amid rising identity theft, explaining that digital traces left behind online or on the computer can easily be misused if not removed. It shows how Eraser helps by securely deleting browser histories, recent documents, emails, chat logs, and files from the Recycle Bin, while also offering scheduling tools and advanced erasure methods to make recovery impossible. The review emphasizes that Eraser provides strong protection by permanently removing all traces of sensitive activity.
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Komputer Świat
In the print edition of Komputer Świat (Issue 7, March 2011), Poland's leading consumer technology magazine and the Polish edition of Germany's Computer Bild, one of Europe's best-selling computer magazines, east-tec Eraser was featured on page 37. The article presents the program as a tool for protecting privacy, explaining that it removes traces of activity so effectively that "no one will know what we were doing." The cover of the issue also highlighted Eraser as a tool for erasing traces in Windows and on the internet, and for removing history in over 200 programs.
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Law Office Computing
In the print edition of Law Office Computing (December/January 2001), the industry's most-trusted legal technology resource, east-tec Eraser is praised as "the safest data security program we have found so far." Featured on page 39 in an article on data loss and recovery, the review notes that Eraser is easy to install and use, offers multiple levels of secure deletion up to and beyond U.S. military standards, and ensures sensitive data is erased and unrecoverable. Written by experienced legal and IT professionals, the article concludes Eraser works well and gives security-conscious readers confidence their information cannot be restored by software or hardware tools.
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PC Authority
In the print edition of PC Authority (Issue 94, September 2005), Australia's premier computer magazine, east-tec Eraser was included on the cover disc and featured on the CD Contents page, page 146. The magazine highlighted Eraser's ability to securely delete sensitive files and folders with an intuitive interface that even supports drag-and-drop from Windows Explorer. As the editors put it, once confirmed, the selected files "will be no more."
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PC Utilities
In the print edition of PC Utilities (Issue 136, February 2011), the definitive guide to free Windows software, east-tec Eraser is reviewed for its ability to safely dispose of unwanted data and protect privacy. Featured on page 32, the article explains that while most people know about backups and guarding against malware, fewer recognise the risks of not securely deleting files or leaving traces of activity. It highlights Eraser's tools for cleaning Windows and browser traces, securely erasing previously deleted files, and deleting sensitive folders, along with options for email and Recycle Bin wiping, scheduling, and even full drive wiping. The review concludes that Eraser helps users stay safe and secure by properly deleting sensitive information.
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PC World
In the print edition of PC World Italia (Issue 22, April/May 2014), the Italian edition of the world's most widely read IT publication reaching readers in 54 countries, east-tec Eraser is reviewed on page 119 in the Software on Test section. The article reports that even after trying several data recovery programs, the deleted files could not be restored. It highlights Eraser's wide choice of algorithms, from quick single-pass to multi-pass methods up to and beyond U.S. DoD standards, and concludes that the program deletes files very thoroughly while offering flexibility depending on the level of security required.
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Personal Computer & Internet
In the print edition of Personal Computer & Internet (Issue 29, June 2005), Spain's leading monthly computer magazine published by Axel Springer, east-tec Eraser was featured on page 164 as part of a larger practical guide on protecting privacy in Windows. While the article explained how to remove activity traces stored by Windows and popular applications, the dedicated section on Eraser emphasized that deleted files are not truly erased by Windows and can easily be recovered. It recommended Eraser as a tool to permanently delete sensitive data from the hard drive, with options to securely wipe both entire drives and specific files, ensuring they cannot be restored.