Have an old computer lying around the house? Don't just throw it away. Computers house all sorts of toxins that are bad for the environment and all of us who live in it. Not to mention the personal ...

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 ...

You can destroy a hard drive by wiping its contents and disassembling its parts for ultimate security.

ASHEVILLE - A reader asks about the best practices for disposing of electronic devices. Do you have a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at ...

Question : I need to dispose of my old computer but I’m told that I need to have all of my data removed. We’ve deleted what we can but apparently there is still retrievable data on the hard drive ?

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 ...