Your current monitor is fuzzy, flickering, and makes a scary buzzing noise. So you want a replacement. Don’t be intimidated by the many features and statistics. Here’s how to pick a new monitor. First, pick the type of monitor you want. Everyone’s used to the generic CRT screen: Big, bulky and boxy. And you’ve probably […]
Hurling your malfunctioning computer into a lake may seem cathartic. A hilarious scene from the movie Office Space details a copy machine’s destruction by baseball bat. Calling your old TV a “boat anchor” is always fun in theory. But these devices (along with cellphones, batteries and most other electronics) contain massive amounts of mercury and […]