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How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly
  1. 27 Aug 2009 #1


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    How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

    We all go through several computers and other electronic devices over a lifetime and getting rid of them is not as easy as throwing them in the trash. Today we take a look at how to dispose of your old machines in a secure and environmentally responsible manner.
    With the new Windows operating system around the corner and an abundance of cheap computers on the market, you may find yourself asking what to do with your old PC and components. We will take a look at how to securely destroy private data on your old hard drive, ideas for repurposing, and how to get rid of them in a way that is friendly to the environment.

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    Mine is sitting in the corner of my room.

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    Re: How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

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    Mine is sitting in the corner of my room.
    If I did that I'd have a room full of outdated / old unused laptops.

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    Mine is the first computer I ever had and that was 2 years ago until I got the one I have right now.

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    I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by z3r010 View Post
    I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.
    That's how I got my first computer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mansrm81 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by z3r010 View Post
    I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.
    That's how I got my first computer.
    LOL...

    So mansrm81, does that mean your first computer was a crappy one?
    [no offence]

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    Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

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    Re: How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

    Quote Originally Posted by mansrm81 View Post
    Mine is the first computer I ever had and that was 2 years ago until I got the one I have right now.
    Does that mean you got a computer later in your life or you're a real young 'un ?

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    Re: How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

    Quote Originally Posted by z3r010 View Post
    I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.
    Ditto.

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