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But how do you do that, and what kind of info do you need before you start the process? We'll show you everything that you need to know. 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Sure, you could [sell them somewhere like Facebook Marketplace](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F891035%2Fhow-to-get-the-most-out-of-facebook-marketplace%2F%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310201700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b4ef56891-92ab51c9-9f2b-40dd-8323-285b61599874-000000/QlMrT2Ecluc0Q6xOifzwZ5PqY8A=344), donate it, or give it away, but have you ever considered repurposing it into a digital art frame? It's possible, and it really brings the room together. Sounds like the perfect weekend project for this weekend! 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But we're here, and right on cue, Microsoft and now, Sony, has announced an upgraded model to the PlayStation 5. It looks slimmer and smaller, but if you already own a PS5, should you upgrade? Peek in as we help you decide. 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An alternative approach to recharging a dead EV is to swap the battery: that is, to take out a dead battery and replace it with a charged battery. But how does that process work? Let's take a look! 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