Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the dumpster is bad for the environment, but I also don’t want it just collecting dust in my home. How do ...

We recommend backing up your data and then erasing your computer's storage before donating, selling, or recycling your machine. Best Buy has a pretty extensive and well-known trade-in program that ...

Few things beat the feeling of getting your hands on a new work computer that runs smoothly. But don't forget about the old ...

Ah, the start of a new year. Out with the old, in with the new. Easier said than done, especially if “the old” refers to old computers piling up around the office. What can you do about them? Every ...

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Hold up, you don’t want to ruin a rare Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh — take some precautions first. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac When you pick up a classic Macintosh (or a vintage computer of ...

Darla Purce and Brittany Cleckley stepped up to help fill a shortage. As schools across the country start the school year via distanced learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, some students are ...

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With the holidays over, some people find themselves stuck with used computers, televisions and other electronics they're looking to get rid of. And while it's a good idea to recycle that old computer, ...