Spring-cleaning season is almost done, and it is time to finally get rid of that old computer. But be very careful before you sell, give away or recycle it. You could be handing over sensitive ...

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Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

A reader asked me how he might safely donate a computer to a local refurbishing group. "Our son-in-law takes the hard drive out and destroys it with a hammer," he said. "Is that the best way?" Unless ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person using old laptop. Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the ...

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 ...

Don't you hate it when you're in a hurry and you have to wait ages for Windows to start up? Or maybe you have to print a file quickly, you open it, and nothing happens? Your old computer's storage is ...

Have an old computer lying around the house? Don't just throw it away. Improperly disposing of your old Windows computer can lead to significant environmental and security concerns that can have ...

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