Before flash drives and SSDs, storage came in giant cabinets with swappable packs. Here's what was inside, and why it took up so much space.

You probably have one or two (or three) old laptops, desktops or printers sitting around, taking up space in your home. While they mostly hide forgotten in your junk room, closet or office, spring ...

This 1975 photo provided by Gates Ventures shows Microsoft founder Bill Gates holding a printout of the computer coding that launched the software maker. (Ian Allen/Gates Ventures via AP) Even as he ...

Have an old computer lying around the house? Don't just throw it away. Improperly disposing of your old Windows computer can lead to significant environmental and security concerns that can have ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's nice to have a dedicated work computer apart from your personal setup, optimized for your various daily tasks and jobs. Just like your ...

We've all got that "shelf of shame" -- a graveyard of ancient laptops, tangled power bricks and printers that haven't seen an ink cartridge since 2010. Letting this e-waste sit in your house is a ...