How to Recycle Your Computer

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Tip 1 - How to recycle your old computer

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Randy Belk | permalink

Got old machinery collecting dust? Follow our guide to recycle old desktops and laptops the right way, including erasing all of your personal data properly.

For further reading: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-recycle-your-old-computer/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How can I safely recycle my old PCs?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by skuggfaxe | permalink

Leslie has several old PCs in his attic, and would like to remove any personal information before disposing of them, either for recycling or re-use. Jack Schofield explains how to do it…
Tags: Data and computer security,Computing,Technology,Recycling,Environment,Waste

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2015/feb/19/how-safely-recycle-old-pcs-computers ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to dispose of a laptop or PC

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Filip Pannecoucke | permalink

What do you do with a laptop or PC that’s come to the end of its life? We explain everything you need to know about recycling, selling and ensuring your personal data is removed
Tags: tutorial, Windows, new PC, transferring data and settings, safe disposal, dumping a computer,security

For further reading: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/security/how-dispose-laptop-pc-109166/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Ten Tips for Donating a Computer

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Toy Cop | permalink

Your old computer might have some life left in it. But dropping it off at your favorite nonprofit, charity, or library might not be the best way to pass it on. Learn about the environmentally smartest options in this article.

For further reading: http://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/ten-tips-for-donating-a-computer ^[4]