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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2024 · 15 MIN

Old Tech

from The Art of Decluttering

Does the thought of getting rid of old phones, laptops, hard drives, USB's or other tech send you into overwhelm? Are you worried about what photos or files you might lose? Are you hesitant to even get rid of old cords in case you then can't check through an old laptop or phone? Are you stuck in paralysis of how to declutter your old tech? Well you're definitely not alone!If you're keeping tech that is outdated and you no longer use I can almost guarantee you that these questions challenges gone through your mind...Where is the charger so I can turn it on?Once I turn it on, what information or data do I actually need to transfer?How will I transfer the data from this device to the cloud?Where will I store the data once I transfer it? How will I know where to find it?What do I do with the old tech once I'm done with it?Should I keep it just in case one day I need 5 back up phones or 3 back up laptops which don't charge?You may also like to listen to these episodes:Replace vs AccumulateLetting GoTechnological ReplacementJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the thought of getting rid of old phones, laptops, hard drives, USB's or other tech send you into overwhelm? Are you worried about what photos or files you might lose? Are you hesitant to even get rid of old cords in case you then can't check through an old laptop or phone? Are you stuck in paralysis of how to declutter your old tech? Well you're definitely not alone!If you're keeping tech that is outdated and you no longer use I can almost guarantee you that these questions challenges gone through your mind...Where is the charger so I can turn it on?Once I turn it on, what information or data do I actually need to transfer?How will I transfer the data from this device to the cloud?Where will I store the data once I transfer it? How will I know where to find it?What do I do with the old tech once I'm done with it?Should I keep it just in case one day I need 5 back up phones or 3 back up laptops which don't charge?You may also like to listen to these episodes:Replace vs AccumulateLetting GoTechnological ReplacementJoin our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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