Comments on: What do you do with your old Computers? http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: bradleybradwell http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-709527 bradleybradwell Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:49:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-709527 How about donating your old computer to a 3rd world country? Many people living in foreign, unfortunate countries aren't able to afford such advanced devices. By simply donating your computer to a child in another country you're opening new doors to them that they may never be able to reach. Laptops are an even more valuable resource for people in other countries as they're portable and make it a little easier to connect to internet(Wi-Fi). I also recommend letting your children or your neighbors children use it. There's no telling of what they can learn by using a computer. By giving them one at a young age they're able to grow along with technology and know how to use it as they grow older. I personally believe that it's crucial for children to learn how to use the computer as quickly as possible so they can evolve with modern technology. How about donating your old computer to a 3rd world country? Many people living in foreign, unfortunate countries aren’t able to afford such advanced devices. By simply donating your computer to a child in another country you’re opening new doors to them that they may never be able to reach. Laptops are an even more valuable resource for people in other countries as they’re portable and make it a little easier to connect to internet(Wi-Fi).

I also recommend letting your children or your neighbors children use it. There’s no telling of what they can learn by using a computer. By giving them one at a young age they’re able to grow along with technology and know how to use it as they grow older. I personally believe that it’s crucial for children to learn how to use the computer as quickly as possible so they can evolve with modern technology.

]]> By: Jacob Roecker http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-691778 Jacob Roecker Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:19:49 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-691778 I've found a new way to recycle old computers. Working in conjunction with my daughter's school I'm better positioned to make a difference: I'd appreciate your comments: http://trailbrain.com/reprise/ -Jacob Roecker I’ve found a new way to recycle old computers. Working in conjunction with my daughter’s school I’m better positioned to make a difference:

I’d appreciate your comments:
http://trailbrain.com/reprise/

-Jacob Roecker

]]> By: joe Dirt http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-677129 joe Dirt Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:32:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-677129 I usually just dump my old computers into the near by river/canal/lake or dump into somebodys yard late at night or something. I just dont bother with it, I let somebody else deal with it. I usually just dump my old computers into the near by river/canal/lake or dump into somebodys yard late at night or something. I just dont bother with it, I let somebody else deal with it.

]]> By: iPlumpChicken http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-653082 iPlumpChicken Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:06:44 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-653082 i destroy my old ones...yes...hammer mashing every 2 years i destroy my old ones…yes…hammer mashing every 2 years

]]> By: Dave http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-652274 Dave Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:46:57 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-652274 I haven't had enough computers to need to make this decision yet, but I recently built myself a gaming rig and took my old Dell DImension 8100 and use it to run my website. I got another old computer from a coworker when they bought a new Mac Pro. I put Linux on it to run Torrentflux and also use it as a file server for my movies and MP3 collections. If I ever do decide to actually "get rid" of a computer I will most likely try to find somewhere to recycle it. I'm not sure that donation will be a possibility as it will most likely be so out of date that it wouldn't be useful to anyone anymore. I would not be opposed to donating it though; the company I work for routinely does this and donates equipment to local schools. I haven’t had enough computers to need to make this decision yet, but I recently built myself a gaming rig and took my old Dell DImension 8100 and use it to run my website. I got another old computer from a coworker when they bought a new Mac Pro. I put Linux on it to run Torrentflux and also use it as a file server for my movies and MP3 collections.
If I ever do decide to actually “get rid” of a computer I will most likely try to find somewhere to recycle it. I’m not sure that donation will be a possibility as it will most likely be so out of date that it wouldn’t be useful to anyone anymore. I would not be opposed to donating it though; the company I work for routinely does this and donates equipment to local schools.

]]> By: maryfrantic http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-652244 maryfrantic Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:51:34 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-652244 Newark in Licking County Newark in Licking County

]]> By: commandojohn http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651949 commandojohn Sat, 31 May 2008 21:05:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651949 i generaly strip them down for parts and sell them off or give them away , it helps the enviroment abit :) recycling the possabilities are endless i generaly strip them down for parts and sell them off or give them away , it helps the enviroment abit :)

recycling the possabilities are endless

]]> By: 2toad http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651633 2toad Sat, 31 May 2008 07:14:19 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651633 Since I'm one of the only people who do computer repair in my area I usually end up with lots of older computers. Mostly I strip them down and use them as repair parts. This comes in really handy since most of the older people in the area have very old computers and being on fixed incomes they can't afford to buy new ones when something goes out. In instances like that where its a senior citizen who is probably using a their kids old computer anyway I never charge for the part and only ask that they compensate me for the gas I've used to get to their houses. It may not be the best business model but it helps them and keeps old computer parts from the land fill. Since I’m one of the only people who do computer repair in my area I usually end up with lots of older computers. Mostly I strip them down and use them as repair parts. This comes in really handy since most of the older people in the area have very old computers and being on fixed incomes they can’t afford to buy new ones when something goes out. In instances like that where its a senior citizen who is probably using a their kids old computer anyway I never charge for the part and only ask that they compensate me for the gas I’ve used to get to their houses. It may not be the best business model but it helps them and keeps old computer parts from the land fill.

]]> By: i420365 http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651532 i420365 Sat, 31 May 2008 03:19:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651532 I usually donate my computers to churches, goodwill, rec centers, schools and to those who are less fortunate and in need. I usually donate my computers to churches, goodwill, rec centers, schools and to those who are less fortunate and in need.

]]> By: david o leary http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651425 david o leary Sat, 31 May 2008 01:32:05 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651425 well since im only 18 and have nothing better to do with the.m i give all mine to my dad , hes a big geek so he strips them down and uses them for parts and stuff! well since im only 18 and have nothing better to do with the.m i give all mine to my dad , hes a big geek so he strips them down and uses them for parts and stuff!

]]> By: How to Make your PC into a Firewall ~ Chris Pirillo http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651417 How to Make your PC into a Firewall ~ Chris Pirillo Sat, 31 May 2008 01:11:43 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651417 [...] week, we shared tips with you on things you can do with your old computers. One of those things was to turn it into a firewall. Of course, in order to do this you’ll [...] [...] week, we shared tips with you on things you can do with your old computers. One of those things was to turn it into a firewall. Of course, in order to do this you’ll [...]

]]> By: Sebastian McKenzie http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651410 Sebastian McKenzie Sat, 31 May 2008 00:49:05 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651410 Wow, there awesome tips. Ive got 10 old computers out back and about 5 modems that ive kept from previous ISP. Thanks for the tips And thanks Chris your an inspiration Wow, there awesome tips. Ive got 10 old computers out back and about 5 modems that ive kept from previous ISP. Thanks for the tips
And thanks Chris your an inspiration

]]> By: Doug http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651347 Doug Fri, 30 May 2008 20:21:43 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651347 I have a few computers that are too old to even do those things (Windows 95 and 98) I'm just gonna huck them in my closet one of these days I have a few computers that are too old to even do those things (Windows 95 and 98) I’m just gonna huck them in my closet one of these days

]]> By: ijdrgaf http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651731 ijdrgaf Fri, 30 May 2008 19:12:54 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651731 where in ohio? where in ohio?

]]> By: ks54592 http://chris.pirillo.com/what-do-you-do-with-your-old-computers/#comment-651594 ks54592 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:32:52 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=7227#comment-651594 this is a wonderfull video. this is a wonderfull video.

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