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How to Clear Critical Data From Your Cell Phone Before You Get Rid of It

Tech Soup

The Electronics Takeback Coalition reports that we still recycle a tiny fraction (11%) of our discarded mobile devices. Unfortunately the process for deleting your cell phone data is different for each manufacturer and often even the specific model of cell phone. Nearly all iPhone models use SIM cards. Used and Re-Used.

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Why Are Charity Mobile Phone Donation Programs Going Extinct?

Tech Soup

Here's his insight: " Like anything, the cell phone donation/recycling model is driven by economics. For more information, I recommend the Consumer Reports piece, What you need to know about electronics trade-in program s. “Commercial Charity” Programs. Now they have just one.

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Welcome Ideas At Any Time From Anyone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Carl Magee invented the parking meter when back in 1932 the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce asked Magee to solve problems caused by all-day parkers in the downtown business district. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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