There are free recycling programs offered by retailers including Best Buy, Staples and Apple -- and you might even get some store credit.

Once your data is backed up, perform a full reset of Windows 10. Go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Recovery, and choose Reset this PC. Next, select Remove everything and then choose to ...

Consider selling old gaming gear online to find demand for parts and potential buyers. Donate old gear to schools or charities if in working condition to help others in need. Use electronics recycling ...

You can just toss that old hard drive in a drawer, which is the cheapest way to be sure nobody will access it, but if you’d just like to be rid of it, I’d recommend destroying it. Jim Rossman / TNS I ...