How to safely dispose of paint and finally get those old cans out of your basement

Latex paint can often be dried out and thrown away with your normal trash, but oil paint is hazardous and must be taken to a waste collection site.

Staten Island officials host free shredding event to combat identity theft this Saturday

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents will have another opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents at a free shredding event this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in West ...

City of Laredo launches survey to identify neighborhood cleanup needs

Laredo’s Environmental Services Department is collecting survey data to better understand illegal dumping and decide where ...

5 things you should know when buying a used PC laptop or desktop

If you're looking to buy a used or refurbished PC laptop or desktop, there are some important things to look out for.
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This 50 MB operating system can resurrect your old PC

DSL helps keep old computers out of landfills by making them useful again. The package contains two window managers (Fluxbox and JWM), multiple browsers ranging from Firefox-ESR to ultra-light Dillo, ...

Windows 10 dies next week. Here’s how to keep your older PC alive

On October 14, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing ...
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Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Bags? Ziploc Settles the Debate

Reduce, reuse and then recycle. Whether you use them to store leftovers, freeze portions of broth or simplify meal prep, ...

Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support sparks "programmed obsolescence" concerns — widening the digital divide for 400 million PCs

Critics say Microsoft’s end of Windows 10 support is programmed obsolescence, forcing users toward costly upgrades.