Spring-cleaning season is almost done, and it is time to finally get rid of that old computer. But be very careful before you sell, give away or recycle it. You could be handing over sensitive ...

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

Some computers are ready for a new lease on life. Computer companies come out with new machines every year: faster, better, more powerful, more efficient, and sometimes even cheaper. But what do you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person using old laptop. Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the ...

Last week we talked about how to remove and destroy your old hard drive, so your data isn't stolen. I got a few emails from people who want to know how to safely erase their hard drives before they ...

We may be a country obsessed with fixing our homes and tricking out our cars, but we usually throw away our PCs when they start to give us trouble. These days, however, the recession and the tight ...