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 ...

Q: I finally upgraded my old, slow laptop for a newer model. I know throwing old computers in the dumpster is bad for the environment, but I also don’t want it just collecting dust in my home. How do ...

Most people trash their computers once the technology is outdated. After all, who needs an Apple I when you can have an iMac? Apparently, some people. Although old PCs have yet to acquire much antique ...

As someone who writes about consumer technology for a living, it’s strange to admit that I’m fundamentally detached from the tools I use every day. Not because I don’t care about them or think about ...

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Head over to www.engineering.com to check out a video of Mythbuster’s Adam Savage sharing his prized collection of ancient computer parts. For those who like to geek out about “bits and bytes,” click ...

Retro console gaming fans love to extol the virtues of playing on original hardware, but what about retro PC gaming? There's a distinct subculture of people who go out and find old computer parts to ...