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| Dear Barb, |
| Donate used cell phones -- safely Protect yourself |
| One of the local TV stations carried a story last week about people who donate their old cell phones without erasing all their personal names and phone numbers first. Do you want someone "out there" to have that information? I certainly don't. The story gave a website that will tell you where to donate your old phone, and it also gives instructions for erasing all of your personal data before you donate. Click here to go to WirelessRecycling.com. To learn how to erase your personal data, click the pink Erase Your Phone Data button. You will see two boxes. Click the drop down arrow at the end of the box under Manufacturer. Scroll down and click on the manufacturer of your cell phone. To the right of that box you will see another box under Model. Click the dropdown arrow and click the model number of your phone. A new window will open. Click Download Instructions. Another window will open giving instructions for erasing your data. Print these instructions and perform the erase. Once you have finished erasing your personal data, close that page by clicking the red "X" in the top right corner. This will take you back to the original website. Now click the Donations button at the top of the page. If you want to find a place to drop off your "sterile" phone, type your zip code in the box below Find the nearest drop off location and click the blue button. You will see a list of donation facilities in your neighborhood. Don't forget! From now through May 31,, you will receive FREE SHIPPING when you order one or both of my books. Supplies are dwindling. Don't wait too long. Click here to go to my website to place your order. You may order online or if you prefer, print out the order form and mail to me with your check, money order or credit card information. They make great gifts for beginning to intermediate computer users of all ages. You may also call me at (303) 752-2152 to place your order. Do you have friends or family who would find this tip helpful? Please click on the link below, Forward email to a friend!, and send it to them. They're also welcome to sign up for my monthly newsletter as well as the Tip of the Week. Thanks for sharing. |
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