USB sticks are convenient gadgets for transferring files. You've probably got a bunch of them in your desk drawer, in your bags, plugged into TVs—and they're all putting your data at risk. Here's why. Cheap USB sticks are notoriously unreliableWhen was the last time you actually purchased a USB stick?...
How to Safely Get Rid of an Old Computer
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 information—passwords, account numbers, license keys or registration numbers for software programs, addresses...
How to Protect Your Privacy When Selling Your Phone
If your current phone is ready for retirement or you need to sell your current phone to upgrade to a new model, follow these steps to keep your data private. We generate about 50 million metric tons of e-waste every year. That's equal to the weight of almost 4,500 Eiffel...
How to Safely Dispose of an Old Computer
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 information—passwords, account numbers, license keys or registration numbers for software programs, addresses and...
17 Ways to Recycle or Sell Your Smartphone
When you're ready for a new smartphone, don't just stash your old one in a drawer. There are plenty of places to go to recycle your phone and get cash back, or at least donate it to a worthy cause. Keep in mind that newer phones and well-known manufacturers—Apple and...