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6 Things Thrift Stores Hate That You're Donating (and What to Do With Them Instead)

Key Points Thrift stores toss dirty clothes, broken electronics, and half-used craft kits because they can't be resold.Donating trash, outdated tech, or used medical gear forces stores to pay for ...
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Passerby stunned after finding 'treasure' in dumpster in rich neighborhood: 'Some people just throw away anything'

It's not every day that you head to work and end up walking away with a haul of retro gaming gear. But that's exactly what ...

How I turned an old laptop into a home document station - and cut down on paperwork chaos

This clever setup uses scanners, shredders, and custom 3D prints to stop paper and mail as soon it enters my house.

How to safely dispose of your Windows 10 laptop after upgrading to Windows 11

Once your data is backed up, perform a full reset of Windows 10. Go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Recovery, and choose Reset this PC. Next, select Remove everything and then choose to ...