Earth Day

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This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day so we're sharing some previous blog posts on e-cycling electronics.  Check them out below:

 

• How to "e-cycle" broken and unused electronics
• Protect our Earth - follow these tips for recycling electronics
• If you donate your unwanted electronics, please be sure to read: How to remove personal information from your hard drive

 

Here are some more helpful links:

• Earth Day international site: http://www.earthday.org/2012
• Where Can I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer and Other Electronic Products?
• Find information on e-cycling events in NYC - http://www.grownyc.org/recycling/events

Tips for cleaning pollen from your devices

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Spring is in "full bloom!"  So, if your electronic devices are near an open window then pollen can settle on your devices.  

 

Click the links below for tips on safely cleaning the pollen from your devices:

• Keeping your electronics clean
• Fighting with computers: Digital pollen allergy
• Use a Coffee Filter to Clean Your LCD Screens

Keeping your electronics clean

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You've spent your good money on your electronics so you want to keep them clean and looking good, but how?  Well, according to Good Housekeeping, no harsh cleansers are necessary - a microfiber cloth and a bit of water or rubbing alcohol does the trick in most cases.  Check out their full list of tips for cleaning most electronics such as keyboards, LCD monitors, cell phones, stereos and more.  For quick cleaning, you can always use wipes specially made for cleaning electronics.

Saving your gadgets after a spill!

Tweet Occasionally, we all have an accident and get our cell phone, mp3 player, GPS Unit, video game controller or some other gadget wet. Here are some tips to help you save that wet device:

1 - Act fast, remove the battery from your device.
2 - Gently dry your device
3 - To draw the moisture from the inside of your device, try the Bheestie Bag, which is specifically designed for that purpose. Of course, we won't always have a Bheestie Bag handy so Unpluggd suggests using rice to help dry out your devices (they also offer some great suggestions on tools to maintain your electronics!)
4 - Be patient, it may take several days for your device to dry out completely. After a few days, test to see if your device still works by replacing the battery and powering on your device.

While there's no guarantee, if you act fast enough after a spill, you might be able to avoid having to buy a new device!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GADGETS for 2010

Tweet If you are looking for a new computer or laptop, a new cell phone, or just want to take advantage of the back to school sales to get a great deal on a new gadget, check out CNet's Back-to-school 2010 roundup on laptops, desktops and netbooks (http://news.cnet.com/back-to-school/pc-reviews/), including some options for the budget conscious! Or check out the full video roundup of their back-to--school picks (http://cnettv.cnet.com/back-school-special-2010/9742-1_53-50090807.html). CNet also gives their picks for the top 5 cell phones (http://reviews.cnet.com/2733-6454_7-562-1.html) on the market. And Engadget offers a guide for selecting a new digital camera (http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-digital-cameras/).

For the college student, ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/back-to-school-tech-the-2010-do-it-yourself-guide/5777) suggests that a gaming console, digital voice recorder, wireless headphones, e-reader and a pocket projector will make dorm life and studying easier.

Of course, along with all your new gadgets, you may need another gadget for recharging while on the go, check out:

USB charger (http://outloud.outbrain.com/network/frame?pcId=265585&reqId=11495c4dc65719f94c569472fbcf94c4)

Solar chargers for the eco-conscious (http://www.siliconsolar.com/pda-solar-battery-chargers.html)

Recharge your rechargeable batteries (http://earth911.com/news/2010/08/09/7-ways-to-power-up/)

New Millennium Computers recommends that you research all your new gadgets before purchasing to ensure that they have all the capabilities that you are seeking, reading online product reviews to see what others are saying about them and most important to look for the best price.