Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

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 ...

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never use except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, because ...

Proper disposal of a computer is an important part of the computer’s lifecycle. Computers can create information security risks and contain hazardous materials that harm the environment if not ...

I love disposing of problems. The other day, I was presented with a disposal problem. As I was walking down the hall, I noticed a lot of old computer equipment sitting next to a pile of trash. My ...