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Diwali 2016: Here’s what you could do with your old gadgets
If you like to keep up with technology, there is most likely a bunch of old gadgets stored away somewhere in your cupboards, along with other relics of days gone by. And, festive sales will only add to your collection. Now, unless you intend on creating a private museum for posterity, it might be time for you to get rid of them (especially if you want to make space for newer ones). Here, we list a few ways for you to get rid of older devices in an environmentally friendly way instead of tossing them into the garbage.
Firstly, you need to evaluate if the device can still be used. If it is a trusty old PC that you abandoned because it simply did not have the specifications you needed in order to play the latest games, it’s a good idea to donate it. If you don’t find someone in your immediate vicinity who can use your old tech, there are several NGOs that can help you out in finding suitable recipients.
One important rule before you embark on this path is that you must make sure to wipe all your data off your old devices. Some of these NGOs do wipe the data on all gadgets they receive but it is always better to stay protected.
For example, Bhumi takes donations of PCs and tablets in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Pune and Trichy. They don’t require great hardware for their programme and even something with a dual core processor, 1GB RAM, and 40GB HD would do. They use the systems to teach children the basics of operating a computer and Microsoft Office.
Another place that can help you make sure your PC reaches people who can use it is Donate Your PC (Donateyourpc.in). It is a simple portal where you register details about the system you can donate and when a NGO near you wants it, you will be contacted. There is a page where you can see the people or NGOs that require PCs and choose a worthy cause. Most of these are schools in remote areas which need to integrate computer education in their curriculum. You can set your own pick up time. They take PCs with minor problems as well. In case your PC is damaged beyond repair, they also accept parts of the computer ranging from the keyboard to the cabinet.
Your Donated PCs go to Zilla Parishad schools. Image: Donateyourpc.in.
At Karma, you get cash for your used smartphones, tablets or computers and they recycle it for you. The process to apply for selling is extremely easy and you just have to go through a checklist to give them details about your product. They give you a quote in a matter of minutes which is accompanied by a graph showing the price offered for the product at different points in time. Cashify also does the same thing and even takes TVs and gaming consoles. It might be a good idea to check the price for your device on both these sites and pick the one which offers you a greater value for the device.
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Diwali 2016: Here's what you could do with your old gadgets – Tech2
If you like to keep up with technology, there is most likely a bunch of old gadgets stored away somewhere in your cupboards, along with other relics of days gone by. And, festive sales will only add to your collection. Now, unless you intend on creating a private museum for posterity, it might be time for you to get rid of them (especially if you want to make space for newer ones). Here, we list a few ways for you to get rid of older devices in an environmentally friendly way instead of tossing them into the garbage.
Firstly, you need to evaluate if the device can still be used. If it is a trusty old PC that you abandoned because it simply did not have the specifications you needed in order to play the latest games, it’s a good idea to donate it. If you don’t find someone in your immediate vicinity who can use your old tech, there are several NGOs that can help you out in finding suitable recipients.
One important rule before you embark on this path is that you must make sure to wipe all your data off your old devices. Some of these NGOs do wipe the data on all gadgets they receive but it is always better to stay protected.
For example, Bhumi takes donations of PCs and tablets in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Pune and Trichy. They don’t require great hardware for their programme and even something with a dual core processor, 1GB RAM, and 40GB HD would do. They use the systems to teach children the basics of operating a computer and Microsoft Office.
Another place that can help you make sure your PC reaches people who can use it is Donate Your PC (Donateyourpc.in). It is a simple portal where you register details about the system you can donate and when a NGO near you wants it, you will be contacted. There is a page where you can see the people or NGOs that require PCs and choose a worthy cause. Most of these are schools in remote areas which need to integrate computer education in their curriculum. You can set your own pick up time. They take PCs with minor problems as well. In case your PC is damaged beyond repair, they also accept parts of the computer ranging from the keyboard to the cabinet.
Your Donated PCs go to Zilla Parishad schools. Image: Donateyourpc.in.
At Karma, you get cash for your used smartphones, tablets or computers and they recycle it for you. The process to apply for selling is extremely easy and you just have to go through a checklist to give them details about your product. They give you a quote in a matter of minutes which is accompanied by a graph showing the price offered for the product at different points in time. Cashify also does the same thing and even takes TVs and gaming consoles. It might be a good idea to check the price for your device on both these sites and pick the one which offers you a greater value for the device.
Source:
Diwali 2016: Here's what you could do with your old gadgets – Tech2
