where to get rid of used electronics like computer, monitor?
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My house...gimme gimme
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put all the parts in a trash bag and fill a shipping box in strofoam packing peanuts put the computer in the box surrounded by peanuts and it should make it there safely or if you are really concerned double box it with 1 inch styrofoam to protect the inner box. the stuff they sell at a home improvment store that comes in 4 X 8 sheets
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There are a few places I would check. One is CNET and look at the downloads, there is freeware and shareware app's. Another site is Lifehacker which has suggestions on how to clean up, speed up, make your computer useful again. One utility that I found useful (costs 29.95 USD) was Ace Utilities (can be found on CNET). Seemed to help get rid of a lot of junk files, duplicates, allow managing startup programs etc.
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The Tech Support Guy forums can help you. Register as a user, start a thread in the Security forum, and wait for the experts there to help you. They will clean your computer up, free of charge.\n\nhttp://forums.techguy.org/?
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1.) Hit the DeGauss button or menu item on the monitor.\n\n2.) Move any other monitors or electical devices away from the monitor.\n\n3.) Get a new monitor.
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look at an electronics store, or target or something, if u have to, look om ebay, but half the time, the cd's are old and used
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Go to Registry and remove it.  If you have Norton SystemWorks, go to Norton Utilities, then  WinDoctor.  That will show you how to remove unwanted programs.  That should also clean up other junk that is cluttering your computer.  You can always contact your computer manufacturer (HP, COMPAQ, DELL) and have them clean it up.  you will need to be on the phone and have your computer in front of you at the same time.  Sony makes good PCs.
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Here's some software that I use to get rid of stuff like that-\n\nwww.ccleaner.com\n\nIt's freeware and does a pretty good job!\n\nHope this helps
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A good free program to use to delete unused and useless files that are left over from uninstalled software is a program called ccleaner and it can be downloaded here. http://www.ccleaner.com/\n\nBefore you do any cleaning even with the built in cleaner in windows create a restore point so if anything nasty happens it will be easy to undo.
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Removal of data.\nIf there are critical data stored on the hard drive, it is best to back up the data and any specialized hardware drivers to CD or DVD discs and then wipe the drive by deleting the partition(s) and then making a new one using a program like fdisk.exe.  The Operating system would have to be reinstalled.\nIf the data is not critical, then removal of any programs using un-install followed by scandisk.exe and defrag.exe should be fine.  If you do not have an IT person and can not do this yourself a local computer store can help.\nCheck with local schools and churches if you wish to donate the old hardware.  Goodwill is another place to recycle.
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use a good shredder.\nit completely removes the data
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Send it to Recycling and go out aand buy a decent computer
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Some charities will take them off your hands so they can refurbish them and give to needy people.  I have also donated components to the Salvation Army.
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Try cleaning it with a Clean kit which you can find in computers shops. Good luck!
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My former employer used to donate old PC's to local ROP (Regional Occupational Program) non-profits, who would recondition them, or strip them for parts.  They were then used to retrain the unemployed for new careers.
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There are special facilities that do recycle electronic equipment, but these facilities frequently charge a fee for the service.\n\nUnless the keyboard is broken I suggest saving it, you ever know when you might need a spare. Accident's happen.
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classified ads in your local paper. \nMaybe you also could ask local fitness clubs if they plan to get rid of used equipement. At least they should be able to steer you in the right direction for further searching.\nObviously anything which involves shipping (like ebay) will be hugely expensive...