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How do you dispose of a laptop?

by @kathrynoh | 5yr 5yr | 4 comments

I was sure there was already a topic on this but I can’t find it.

If you have to replace your laptop while travelling, how do you go about it?

I’m assuming it’s best to blitz everything before throwing it out. Also, do you just bin it or is there some process (I guess that would depend on location).

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@vishalmadhvani | 5yr 5yr

sledgehammer!

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@rbruce | 5yr 5yr

Some places will offer the scrubbing for you (or destroy the HDD) but if you want to make sure you do it yourself, just burn yourself a copy of DBAN (http://www.dban.org) and run it through the 3 pass option. If you want to be SUPER (and overly) secure, you could even do the 7 pass option.

That scrubs the drive, but you’ll need to install the OS again if you don’t have the factory CD’s/DVD’s.

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@wanderingdev | 5yr 5yr

i would scrub the hell out of it then donate it. in the places most of us live, many kids have limited access to tech so even an old, beat up laptop will have its uses. definitely don’t just throw it away though.

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@kathrynoh | 5yr 5yr

Thanks. Donating sounds like a great idea. Have just done a google search and found somewhere

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Are co-working spaces a good way to meet people in a new city?

by @donaldbough | 3d 2 days ago | 0 comments

My fiancée and I are most likely moving to NYC (maybe DC) in August, and as a technical startup co-founder I'd love to meet new people that are also into startups. Would joining a co-working space be worth the money to do this?

I work for a big tech company that has an office in NYC, but it's mainly sales so I wouldn't be able to meet others that are related to any of my 9-5 work or likely into tech.

If co-working spaces, post covid of course, aren't a good way to meet business starting people in a new city, what is?

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Are there any digital nomads in the Islands e.g Bermuda, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis?

in Antigua, Guatemala by @momo11 | 8d 8 days ago | 3 comments

Does anyone ever travel to any Islands like Bermuda, Barbados, Barbuda and St. Kitts & Nevis?

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Is La Gomera a nice place to stay?

in Norway by @kvarsten | 10d 9 days ago | 1 comment

Hi, my name is Eric and I am a remote worker from Norway. Me and a friend is flying into Gran Canaria on Friday and spending two weeks in San Agustin on the south side of the Island.

After that we are pondering about staying in La Gomera. Does anyone of you have an experience staying there or are there anyone of you staying there now? :)

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Ukraine Residency

in Ukraine by @reticle | 13d 13 days ago | 0 comments

I have a slightly above average US income which I can work remotely from paired with a $1000 a month income stream and more than enough to purchase a middle end Flat in Ukraine. Does anyone with knowledge of this process have any advice to acquire a reliable way to stay in the country?

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How to find accomodation in Las Palmas, Canary Islands

in Las Palmas, Spain by @philippg | 16d 16 days ago | 1 comment

Hi, we are trying to find a house to rent for 2-3 persons near Las Palmas for 4-5 months at the moment and it seems to be almost impossible except through Airbnb which is super expensive. Any advises or local contacts?

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Is there a map of countries open for travel now?

in Russia by @vernon99 | 1mo 1 month ago | 8 comments

I have two passports from different countries and am trying to understand where can I travel now. Is there a publicly available map of countries open for visitors by passport country that I can use to see what are my options? I was pretty sure such a thing should exist, but cannot easily find any.

Maybe at least there're maps for specific passports? Mine are Russian and American.

If there's no such thing, I'd be down to build one, let me know if interested to collaborate :)

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Any good coliving or other monthly rentals in Seville?

in Seville, Spain by @antoine_th | 2mo 1 month ago | 0 comments

Hello Everyone

I'm planning to stay in Seville for 6 weeks for mid January - end of February. Do you any recommandations for a coliving or a place to live in?

Thanks 🙏

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Are restaurants, cafes and malls working in Mexico City taking into account COVID situation?

in Mexico by @thateverdmitriy | 2mo 1 month ago | 1 comment

I am planning to travel to Mexico City next weekend and stay for 7-10 days there. I wonder if cafes, stores and other places like these work? And if cafes work, do they work as usual or only for take away&delivery? Will be very thankful if someone can help here.

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