When you finally decide to part ways with that clunky old laptop gathering dust in your closet, the first stop is typically a collection site. Best Buy generally accepts up to three household items ...

Some computers are ready for a new lease on life. Computer companies come out with new machines every year: faster, better, more powerful, more efficient, and sometimes even cheaper. But what do you ...

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So, you have an old laptop and you're wondering, "What do I do with it?" E-waste is a concern and priority for manufacturers and consumers alike. There are now many measures in place to help prevent a ...

Got an ancient desktop gathering dust or a printer that hasn’t worked since the 2010s? It’s time to let go—sustainably. As reported by Tamara Palmer for CNET, there are several hassle-free and ...

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When a laptop hits its end of life, because it’s old, damaged or just not needed any longer, a lot of good parts can get thrown out with the bad or useless ones. For Dell, a prototype called Concept ...

MAUMEE, Ohio — If you have old laptops you no longer use, need or want, you can take care of some spring cleaning while promoting sustainability efforts by bringing them to a local recycling event.

Building a PC used to be a fun adventure — what’s the latest, what’s the greatest, what can I afford? Well, that last question seems to have taken over and sucked all the fun out for a lot of people. ...