How to Dispose of or Recycle Old Batteries

April 22, 2023

Did You Know?

The 1988 animated film The Land Before Time had nearly 10 minutes of footage across 19 scenes removed before the theatrical release in order to give the film a G instead of PG rating. Spielberg and Lucas, executive producers for the film, thought the original version was far too dark for small children.

There are many reasons you should be recycling unwanted batteries. Throwing batteries away can impact the safety of you and others, harm the environment, and is wasteful of metals that can be reused time and time again. Read More »

Check out the Hideout Hoodie from Big Blanket Co. - the ultimate cozy companion for those cold and lazy days! Made with ultra-soft Sherpa fleece, this hoodie has a built-in eye mask, kangaroo pouch, and cuffed sleeves with thumb holes for extra comfort. Now that the Hideout Hoodie is back in stock, you better act fast before they sell out again!

Everyone seems to say that blue light is bad for your eyes, especially at night when you’re in a dark room. Android devices have Night Mode features called “Night Light” and “Eye Comfort Shield” to combat this. Read More »

If you enjoyed an adrenal-pumping weekend watching the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series, then you know the skills and thrills Kyle Weatherman’s driving brings to the race. He’s considered a renowned national treasure, which is why Fanttik is excited to collaborate with him on a signature edition of their flagship tire inflator. Read More »

It’s Earth Day, and that means it’s a good time to think about how you can reduce your personal waste to help keep the planet healthy. One thing we don’t often think about is e-waste and how we can repurpose old tech for new purposes.

If your older laptop or computer feels like it’s nearing the end of its lifestyle, before you trash it, try and put an SSD in it, like this one from Kingston. For $26, this SSD will boost the speed of your rig immensely, and it might be just what you need to give your computer a new life. If it doesn’t, you can recycle your computer and still use the SSD in your new PC!

The default Google Chrome New Tab page probably works fine for you, but it could be a lot better. You can add shortcuts to websites, change the wallpaper, and see where you left off in Google apps. It’s worth customizing, and it’s easy to do so. Read More »

NVIDIA has been making graphics cards for several years. However, there are two lineups of GPUs you’ve probably come across with: GTX and RTX. What are the differences between both? Read More »

Comedic movies can be goofy, clever, tragic, melancholy, or uplifting. If you’re looking for something to watch, Prime Video has a little bit of all of that. Here are the 10 funniest comedies streaming for free on Amazon Prime Video. Read More »

A power failure is more than an inconvenience—it can knock out essential equipment for hours on end. If you have important electronics that have to keep running when the power’s out, you’ll need an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Read More »

Wi-Fi calling allows your iPhone to place and receive phone calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network. If you have a weak cellular signal but a solid Wi-Fi signal, your iPhone can make calls and send texts via Wi-Fi. Read More »

If you have the itch to upgrade an older desktop computer or splash some cash to buy a brand new laptop to get better performance, you really should start with this cheap upgrade. Read More »

Good fitness bands and smartwatches aren’t cheap, and many require paid subscriptions to use their best features. To make your investment worth it, staying motivated and taking full advantage of the data these devices gather are key. Here’s how to do that. Read More »

As Google Fi has matured, it has undergone several changes. It first started out by the name of Project Fi, before changing to Google Fi to appeal to a wider public. Now, another rebrand has come — and it’s coinciding with several other changes. Read More »

Are you making the most of your AirPods? Apple’s convenient wireless headphones include some additional features that you might not be aware of until you go hunting for them. Read More »

Valve’s Steam Deck runs SteamOS, but it can also run a lot of your favorite Windows PC games. However, not everything runs on SteamOS—and the Steam Deck’s hardware may not be powerful enough to run some high-end, graphically demanding games. Here’s how to check what’s compatible. Read More »

Streaming services like Netflix used to be a bargain, but now prices are going up, and content is spreading out amongst the multiple competitors the once dominant service has. But not all streaming services charge you, and some of the free ones are better than Netflix anyway. Read More »