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How to properly dispose of your computer or smart phone.

Do you have a phone/ computer you want to get rid of maybe by selling, donating or recycling? Right, you do not just throw it away in the Hysacam thrash truck or anywhere else if you want it off. You sure have personal information in it that ranges from passwords, addresses, maybe account numbers, tax returns and other vital documents, which should rather not fall in wrong hands. Here is what to do before you dispose of your computer or smart phone. Save important files. Backup your files by transferring them in a new computer or storage device (external hard drive Flash drive, SD card). You could also use cloud storage services such as Box (10GB free file storage + unlimited access for around 10,000frs or $15/year), Google drive (15GB of free storage you could buy other bundles up to 10 Terabytes for $99.99/month) or Microsoft OneDrive (5GB of free storage and other bundles too) Backing up your data in a cloud storage helps you access it easily in another computer or smart phon...

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REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE YOUR LAPTOP ON YOUR LAP(continuation)

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2. It can lead to certain types of cancer. Researchers, Drs. Andreas Arnold and Peter Itin from University Hospital Basel found that a hot laptop could lead to skin damage on your lap, and that might even develop into skin cancer . The claim was supported by dermatologist Anthony J. Mancini, who said that prolonged skin inflammation can potentially increase the chances of squamous cell skin cancer, which is more aggressive than the more common form of skin cancer. Since people hold laptops close to their reproductive organs, it can possibly cause testicular and ovarian cancers. 3. It can cause back and neck pain. A recent study found that hunching over that laptop on your lap can cause pain in the neck and back. Need a simple solution? Place the tablet on a table, in a case that holds it upright. When using a laptop or desktop, use a standing desk which has been found to be better for one’s posture. 4. It can cause sleeping problems. There might have been times when you’ve propp...

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE YOUR LAPTOP ON YOUR LAP.

Laptops are one of the most common productivity tools today. They’re portable, convenient, and powerful. Contrary to its name, however, a laptop does not belong on your lap – unless you want to expose yourself to harmful electromagnetic frequency (EMF) radiation. Laptops emit EMFs in many different frequencies, and these EMFs can be extremely harmful to your health. Your vital organs also get an unhealthy dose of electromagnetic radiation from your laptop computer, if you make a habit of actually putting it on your lap. 1. It can be harmful to your reproductive organs. Laptops receive wireless internet signals (microwaves) and radiates EMFs. Its proximity/closeness to your reproductive system can pose risks on a male user’s sperm count and a female’s egg release. Researchers in Argentina found that holding a laptop on the legs, near the testes, damages the DNA of sperm cells, suggesting the harmful nature of laptop radiation on male reproductive capacity. Additionall...