Topic: electronic waste
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Gov't Employee's Viral Photo Exposes Shocking Workplace Scene
A viral image reveals a government agency disposing of over 100 functional computers because they cannot upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, highlighting issues of planned obsolescence. This disposal creates significant financial waste of taxpayer money and harmful electronic waste, with toxic...
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Unlocking Rare Earth Magnets for Sustainable Recycling
Electronic waste is a significant, underutilized source of rare earth elements, which are valuable but traditionally difficult to extract due to technical and environmental challenges. A new method using flash joule heating and chlorine gas efficiently isolates rare earths from waste magnets by v...
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Windows 10 Security Updates: Free for EU Users for One More Year
Microsoft will provide free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area until October 2026, removing requirements for a Microsoft Account or cloud backup. This policy change responds to pressure from Euroconsumers, which argued initial conditions likely violated t...
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