Published on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
This is a modified excerpt from the article in Consumer Reports titled “What to Do With Your Old Laptop“, written by Yael Grauer, Lead Content Creator at CR Security Planner at Consumer Reports, which was published on December 6, 2016 and updated on October 13, 2021.
Recycle Your Computer
Computer Technology Association | Recycle Locator
Dell Reconnect | Technology Recycling
BestBuy | Electronics and Appliances Recycling
BestBuy Canada | Batteries and Electronic Recycling
Donate Your Computer
FreeGeek | Small Donation (Hardware)
Digitunity | Donate Your Computer
World Computer Exchange | Give Computers
Sell Your Computer
Before you sell or gift your Windows 10 device
Download Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from a Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 device
Download Windows 10 Disc Image (ISO File) from a device without Windows
After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free software updates, technical support, or security fixes. This means your PC will be more vulnerable to security threats and malware
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
Libre Software | GNU+Linux 