Some old USB gadgets from the 2000s are either making a comeback or are still relevant for many. These are the most useful ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The 12-volt power outlet has been a standard feature in cars for decades and is long past being simply a cigarette lighter. While it isn't ...

If you’ve ever wandered into an antique shop or scoured a flea market, you’ve probably spotted some quirky kitchen gadgets from days gone by. These relics not only spark nostalgia but also tell ...

This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer writes the ...

When you've been covering technology for as long as I have, it's easy to amass a trove of long-since-abandoned gadgets. Let's ...

Dive into the world of DIY as we transform tech trash into creative masterpieces! Discover innovative ways to repurpose old electronics and gadgets, breathing new life into forgotten items. Perfect ...

Most people swap gadgets not because they are broken, but because they feel old, with phones getting slow, TVs feeling basic, and laptops looking worn. Many miss that these devices still have useful ...

The 1950s saw a technology and gadget boom, but with all the new bits and bobs, not all the tools that popped up had staying ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many of you might not know that you can reuse old hard drives from your laptops or desktop PCs, provided they meet a certain criteria.

America’s next rare-earth mine is 2,000 metric tons of junk sitting in boxes in Mesa, Ariz. The hoard contains electric motors from an assortment of expired electronic equipment, from e-bikes to ...

Post-holiday clean-ups often reveal drawers, closets, even garages full of old gadgets. And when it comes to your old tech — do you sell it or scrap it? Before you toss that old phone, tablet, or even ...