Website of the Day: My Boneyard


Updated 06/24/09 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

My Boneyard Is a Simple Website For Recycling Gadgets For Money

I think everyone wants to recycle their gadgets, sometimes they just can't figure out the hows. That's why the website My Boneyard makes it painfully easy to do it online. Not only do they provide you with a prepaid envelope you print yourself to send in with your old or dead gadget, but in many cases, they send you a cash reward in exchange for it. You can even assign your reward to go to the Read more

Tips For Recycling Your Electronics


Updated 04/02/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Where to Recycle Electronics and Gadgets

We talk all year about properly recycling your gadgets, but since we officially kick off Earth month today, it's the perfect time to remind you about the different ways to recycle, donate, and get some cash back from your old gadgets. It only takes a few minutes to help others and Mother Earth, so read on! Find a location near you — To ensure electronics don't end up in landfills or Read more

How To: Get Your iPad Ready For Resale


Updated 03/06/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Sell Your iPad Online

The iPad 3 (or iPad HD is being announced tomorrow, and if you're ready to upgrade from your first-gen iPad or iPad 2, now's the time to sell. But before you post a listing on Craigslist or eBay, get all your ducks in a row first. Here's a few tips on how to prep your gadget for resale, and get top dollar for your efforts. Back up your data and do a clean sweep — First thing's first — make Read more

How to Properly Recycle Your Unwanted Electronics


Updated 05/23/11 2:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Recycle Your Gadgets

Earth Day may have come and gone, but that doesn't give you an excuse to toss your old or unwanted electronics in the trash once you've moved on to new models. This photo, which comes from a Cisco insider, shows a ton of the last-of-their-kind Flip cameras being rounded up into a trash can. While it's kind of sad to see them dumped, I'm hoping that Cisco is planning to recycle them properly. If Read more

10 Ways to Prep Your Smartphone For Resale


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Sell Your iPhone Online

Today's the day gadget geeks are hoping the iPhone 5 is announced, and if you're planning on upgrading to the new device when it hits stores, you can save a few bucks by reselling your old device. Whether you've got an iPhone 3G, 3GS, or 4, here are some tips for making sure your phone is in tip-top reselling shape. Back up your data and do a clean sweep — First thing's first — make sure Read more