{"id":717,"date":"2020-12-28T20:39:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epictouch.com\/blog\/?p=717"},"modified":"2020-12-28T20:39:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:39:27","slug":"disposing-of-old-devices-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epictouch.com\/blog\/disposing-of-old-devices-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Disposing of Old Devices Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve gotten those fun new electronic gadgets for Christmas, you\u2019ll need to dispose of your old ones. You can\u2019t just toss them in the garbage and start fresh with the latest iPhone since they\u2019re full of your photos, emails, banking information and other important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can safely get rid of your old cell phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, then start enjoying those new devices with internet from <strong>EPICTOUCH.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Back It Up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to back up your information. Backing up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/242428\/whats-the-best-way-to-back-up-my-computer\/#:~:text=Any%20personal%20documents%2C%20photos%2C%20home,all%20that%20work%20over%20again.\">data regularly<\/a> \u2014 even when you\u2019re not getting rid of your device \u2014 is a good habit to get into. Whether it\u2019s music you\u2019ve downloaded, documents you\u2019ve typed or pics you\u2019ve snapped, backing up is a form of insurance in case your computer ever crashes or gets hacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When discarding an old device, think about what you want to keep. Some people back up everything and sort through it later, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that! But if you\u2019ve owned your device for a while, backing up every single file might be a lengthy endeavor. You might prefer to pick and choose what you save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, you have three options for backing up your device. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwims.com\/data-migration\/\">Data migration<\/a> is a techy-sounding term for when data gets moved from one location to another. In this case, we\u2019re talking specifically about storage migration, when information is changing storage mediums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Device to Device<\/strong> \u2013 Some devices, like desktop computers, will allow you to transfer data between devices. Using Migration Assistant for either <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/HT204350\">Mac<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=53595\">Windows<\/a>, you can even transfer between the two different systems \u2013 although the process can be a little tricky for the less tech-savvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External Storage<\/strong> \u2013 In this case, your external storage device will be the middleman. You start by transferring all your data to a separate device. Depending on how much data you have, your drive could be as small as a USB flash drive or as big as an external hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Cloud<\/strong> \u2013 The cloud is the current favorite for data migration because it\u2019s super easy and doesn\u2019t require any extra hardware. This transfers all your data to the cloud via the internet. Once complete, your files can be accessed from any device. It\u2019s fast, simple and secure, making it the optimal choice for data migration beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do a Final Cleanup<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you toss your old device, be sure to log out of all your websites, wipe any saved passwords and unpair your devices. Finally, erase the computer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-wipe-a-hard-drive-2624527\">hard drive<\/a>. You\u2019re washing your digital fingerprint from the device and protecting yourself in the process.&nbsp;Most computers and mobile devices can be restored to factory settings through built-in utilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Toss It Without Hurting the Environment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because empty devices are filled with electronic components and substances like lead, mercury and cadmium, they\u2019re hazardous material and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/2016\/1\/31\/10872666\/e-waste-solutions\">shouldn\u2019t go into a landfill<\/a>. Take it to your local hazardous and electronic waste depot. If it still has some life in it, consider donating it to someone else who might enjoy it! Now you\u2019re set to enjoy your new gadgets! Don\u2019t forget you\u2019ll need great internet to get the most out of them. Call <strong>EPICTOUCH<\/strong> today at 800-554-4250 to learn what\u2019s available in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that you\u2019ve gotten those fun new electronic gadgets for Christmas, you\u2019ll need to dispose of your old ones. You can\u2019t just toss them in the garbage and start fresh with the latest iPhone since they\u2019re full of your photos, emails, banking information and other important information. 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