Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

Rich: The first step is to make sure your personal data is removed. For phones, tablets, and laptops, perform a factory reset ...

Recycling computers is not as simple as separating paper from plastic. Computers -- some tens of millions of which are retired every year in the United States alone -- contain toxic substances, ...