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Why scanning old gadgets with Google Lens before tossing them pays off
Original: Why I always scan old gadgets and cables with Google Lens before throwing them away
A How-To Geek writer says they always point Google Lens at old gadgets and mystery cables before throwing them away. The camera-based search identifies what a device or plug actually is, which helps decide whether it is worth keeping, selling, recycling or needs safe disposal. The habit is presented as a simple way to avoid binning anything valuable or hazardous by mistake.
Why now: People regularly face drawers of unidentified cables and devices, so practical tips for sorting e-waste resonate.
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