As the holiday season is in full swing, Montgomery County’s Solid Waste District (MCSWD) would like to remind people about safely disposing of items to prevent fires or ...

There’s a trick to thoroughly wiping all your data before you junk your old external solid state drive—or even computer.

Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density in a small, lightweight package. They are widely used in many items, from small consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops to electric ...

BELLEVILLE — Illinois American Water wants to help customers and the general public protect their residential plumbing and wastewater systems by providing important tips for disposal of Fats, Oils and ...

There's plenty to consider when buying a new phone: Will you be going with the newest iPhone, or skipping the iOS in favor of an Android device? You may also be thinking about switching to a new ...

Even if you're not a mechanic or a gearhead, you've probably heard of antifreeze. This chemical helps control the temperature of your engine and protects it from extreme heat and cold. It also ...

Losing important computer data can be a nightmare. Whether due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, software corruption, or theft, data loss can disrupt your work and personal life. Regularly ...

Imagine it: you're doing your regular garden tool maintenance and notice some yard tools aren't working the way they used to. One quick test proves that the power tool has been reduced to a stuttering ...

Pumpkins are cucurbits, which are water-based crops that provide excellent organic matter for compost piles. From decorating and carving pumpkins to visiting a pumpkin patch, pumpkins bring excitement ...

Every day my email box loads up with messages, many of which contain questions from you, my dear readers. And if you’ve sent a message, you are aware by now that while I read my mail and keep it filed ...