We tested 19 cross-cut shredders in two types. With a pull-out console model, you empty the device by pulling out a drawer that collects the shreds; with a wastepaper-basket shredder, you lift the ...

First, decide just how secure you need your shredding to be. Strip-cut shredders cut paper into long strips, cross-cut shredders dice it into small, thin chunks and micro-cut shredders chop paper ...

When choosing a home paper shredder, consider features like shredding capacity (how many sheets it can handle at once), security level (strip-cut vs. cross-cut), and whether it can shred staples ...