Whether you're a tech junkie or a casual user who's seen every era of computing, you likely have plenty of old tech ephemera ...

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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 ...

Before flash drives and SSDs, storage came in giant cabinets with swappable packs. Here's what was inside, and why it took up so much space.

ChromeOS Flex offers a convenient way to get a modern OS running on an older laptop or desktop computer. In order to reduce ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's nice to have a dedicated work computer apart from your personal setup, optimized for your various daily tasks and jobs. Just like your ...

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, ...

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