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What to do with old CPUs
My first computer was a TRS-80 Tandy Radio Shack in 1985. Currently, I even have an old 286 Compaq "portable" hardly a laptop paperweight that still works well that I used in college in the 90s. The AC adapter, alone, weights about two pounds!A
Tags: donating, cpus, recycling, Goodwill Industries, gln265@..., CPU, old CPU, off-topic, old, hardware, donation, computer
Discussion threads 2006-10-15

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Timmy's Toolbox (exe)
Timmy's Toolbox is a freeware Database Program designed for churches or other small CD producers. It has many helpful features to help a small group produce CD's and plan sermons. Please help future development of this software by donating. Donate instructions can be found in the software package. This version...
Tags: Software, CD, Jayden Smith, Timmy, Tools & Techniques, Management
Software downloads 2008-06-04
Check out these creative uses for dead computer equipment
Donate or destroy old computer equipment?In a January 2002 TechRepublic poll, 29 percent of respondents reported donating old computer equipment to charity. While this disposal method offers many benefits, it's not without pitfalls. Recipients may expect the donor to support the equipment or only accept hardware with certain specifications.View the...
Tags: bill detwiler, Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic, computer, hardware, off topic, old equipment, photos
Discussion threads 2005-08-26
Don't donate corporate secrets when discarding old hardware
For many companies, the best solution for getting rid of old personal computers is to donate them to schools, churches, or other organizations. But while donating old desktops to tax-exempt organizations is a great idea, donating your corporate data isn't. Mike Mullins tells you what you need to do before...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Printers, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, computer, printer, monitor, hardware, Security Solutions Newsletter, Hard Drive, Problem, DBAN, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"
Technical articles 2005-04-21
Timmy's Toolbox CD Producer (exe)
Timmy's Toolbox is a freeware Database Program designed for small to medium CD producers. It has many helpful features to help a small to medium group produce CD's. Please help future development of this software by donating. Donate instructions can be found in the software package. (This is the same...
Tags: Software, CD, Jayden Smith, Timmy, Tools & Techniques, Management
Software downloads 2008-06-16
Trillian Chat Client (Trillian Chat Client: The Right Tool for the Job?)
Love ItDedicated user since 0.5! Love this program. I love the ability to skin the client as well as being able to add plugins, smilies and sound sets.You can have as many screen names from different services at the same time.A few versions back, they added Rendezvous Bonjour plugin to...
Tags: tool, macbrando@..., job, Trillian Chat Client, LOVE IT, Trillian
Discussion threads 2007-06-11
How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco routers and switches. Wiping the configuration of your network devices is the best way to keep a black hat from gaining...
Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Network Device, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Networking, Network Technology
Download resources 2006-11-06
The politics of phishing
And electing Ron Paul would more than double your incomeIf he makes true on his promise to eliminate the Fed Reserve bank. Since 1999, they have increase the money supply to such an extent that your money / salary are worth 50% less than they were in 2000. ...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Web site development, Spam, phishing, veritas2103, Ron Paul
Discussion threads 2007-11-23
Mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer Chronicles Himalayan Adventure With HP Technology
Weihenmayer's mission was to train a group of local students for an expedition in late September 2004 to the summit of Lhakpa Ri - a spectacular, 23,000-foot (7,000 meter) Himalayan peak just north of Mount Everest. The difference between this Himalayan adventure and others is that Weihenmayer and the six...
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Weihenmayer, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Notebooks, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
Case studies
Squidoo (xpi)
You get: a) Squidoo search in your Firefox toolbar b) Shortcuts to your lenses, Groups, to SquidU, and even to see Lens of the Day. A powerful bookmarklet button for quick lensbuilding on the go. Why Should I Have A Lens on Squidoo? It's amazingly easy to set up. People...
Tags: Lens, Squidoo Team, Blogging, Internet
Software downloads 2007-09-28
Morgud's Erasure Suite (zip)
Morgud's Erasure Suite MES is a collection of utility programs designed to completely and irreversibly destroy, eliminate, and shred any trace of previous data on your hard drive. MES provides four methods of deletion: U.S. Department of Defense compliant Secure Erase (DoD 5220.22-M), U.S. Department of Defense full (DoD 5200.28-STD),...
Tags: Hard Drive, U.S. Department Of Defense, Morgud, MES
Software downloads 2005-05-26
A TechRepublic member recommends SelfPromotion.com for advertising your site
If your IT duties include responsibility for promoting your company's Web site, here's a resource you can use to help get the word out.Recently, TechRepublic member Benjamin Hill accepted my invitation to recommend a good Web site. Mr. Hill wrote, “I recommend SelfPromotion.com. This is an excellent site for anybody...
Tags: Web site development, Channel management, Web technology, Jeff Davis, advertisement, Robert Woodhead, SelfPromotion.com, SelfPromotion
Technical articles 2000-05-26
No File Recovery (exe)
This free software will wipe all open space on your hard drive, so previously deleted files can not be recovered. When you delete files from your pc, they can be recovered from your hard drive as the data is not physically removed. Many files that you thought were long gone,...
Tags: Recovery, File, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance
Software downloads 2007-08-08
How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco routers and switches. Mike Mullins walks you through the process of clearing the configurations of both routers and switches. This...
Tags: Cisco Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, router, password, Security Solutions Newsletter, Method, Network, Switch, Configuration, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"
Technical articles 2006-11-06
Amazon pays $4 million for limited edition J.K. Rowling book
Amazon.com made the winning bid of $3.98 million via London dealer Hazlitt, Gooden, and Fox, in an auction of the book titled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which was mentioned in the last Harry Potter book. One of just seven copies, of which six were given...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Web Site Development, Leadership, Web Technology, Internet, Management, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-12-14
Software disposal: Old software never dies
Frances O'Brien and Alvin R. ParkAppropriate software licensing and compliance audit trails are essential for all enterprises. When reusing, donating, selling, or destroying software licenses, great care should be taken to ensure that enterprise licensing policies and processes are followed, controlled, and documented thoroughly. We recommend having software licenses reviewed...
Tags: software, Gartner  , operating system, PC
Technical articles 2003-08-06
Don?t send your secrets out the door when donating computer equipment
Are you sacrificing data security by donating old or unused equipment? John McCormick warns against giving away company secrets when donating used assets, and he takes a quick look at a new security enhancement for Yahoo! e-mail customers.Network administrators play an important role in charitable giving. As IT departments grow...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, E-mail, SECURITY, John McCormick, computer, Yahoo! Inc.
Technical articles 2000-06-28
Calls from 888-855-8546...
Calls from 888-855-8546...Does anyone else get them? I am on the do not call list and have reported this number numerous times. I have at least 3 calls a day, sometimes one every 45 minutes or so. (I can tell by the caller ID.) When I am...
Tags: cancer, charity, geekchic, husband, off-topic, telemarketer, telephone
Discussion threads 2005-06-14
Volunteer your IT services for victims of the terrorist attacks
Organizations wishing to donate services or goods in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks and businesses seeking services come together in this TechRepublic forum.In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, people are reaching out to help. Thousands of Americans are donating...
Tags: Corporate insurance, Business security, Homeland security, Strategy, IT services, Beth Blakely, terrorist attack, information technology
Technical articles 2001-09-14
What does your company do with old computers?
Yesterday was Earth Day and so its the perfect time to talk about an IT issue that normally flies pretty low under the radar: what to do with old computers. I have known organizations that have had closets, storage units, and in a couple cases warehouses full of old...
Tags: waste management, recycling, environmental footprint, environment, earth day, Computers, computer waste management, computer recycling
Blog posts 2007-04-23
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