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♻️ Got Unwanted Electronics Collecting Dust? PC Girls Has Solutions!

If you’ve got old computers or devices sitting around and you are not sure what to do with them, we can help.

🔐 Worried about your data?
If you’re disposing of an old computer, we offer secure hard‑drive destruction to ensure your personal information never ends up in the wrong hands.
We will destroy the drive properly and recycle the computer for you — all for just $10.
Simply drop off your device, and we’ll take care of everything.

♻️ Other electronics to recycle?
Fredericton has several participating e‑waste depots where you can safely drop off old gadgets, cables, accessories, and more.
The link provided gives details on what’s accepted and where to bring your items.

Keeping e‑waste out of landfills protects our planet — and together, we can make a difference.

Where Can I Recycle? - Recycle My Electronics New Brunswick We are Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada.

🔋 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰!

Lately we have had replaced a lot of laptop batteries and we know they don’t last forever. A few smart habits can significantly extend their lifespan and keep your device running smoothly. Below are some of our top-tips to extend the battery life in your laptop.

𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝟎%–𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 - keeping your battery between 20% and 80% helps reduce wear.
𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥 - heat is the huge battery killer. Make sure vents aren’t blocked and clean out dust regularly.
𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞 - when you don’t need full performance.
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 - they drain power quietly.
𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - displays are one of the biggest power draws.
𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (USB drives, mice, external hard drives) when not needed.
𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 - newer updates often improve battery efficiency.

Have questions? Give us a call or stop by the office, we are always happy to help!

☎️(506)206-6300
📧[email protected]
🏢1299 Hanwell Rd.

🎮 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐱

Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms for kids but, like any online space, it comes with safety risks. From chat features to friend requests to user generated games, it’s important for parents to understand how to keep their child’s account secure.
Here’s what every parent should know. ☺️

🔐 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐱 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬
• Unrestricted chat can expose kids to inappropriate language or strangers.
• User created games may include unsafe content not obvious from the title.
• Friend requests from unknown players can lead to unwanted interactions.
• In game purchases can add up quickly if controls aren’t in place.
• Scams (fake Robux offers, “free item” links, etc.) target younger players.

👶𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲
Roblox allows parents to lock down features for younger players.
Make sure your child’s account includes:
• Correct birth year — this automatically enables age appropriate restrictions.
• Account PIN — prevents kids from changing safety settings.
• Privacy controls set to:
Who can message me? → No one or Friends
Who can join me in games? → Friends
Who can invite me to private servers? → No one
• Disable in game chat if needed
• Turn off “Add Friends” for younger children
•Enable 2 step verification to protect the account

👨‍👩‍👧𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭
A parent account lets you monitor activity without logging into your child’s profile.
With a parent account, you can:
• Review your child’s friends list
• Check recent games played
• View chat history
• Adjust parental controls anytime
• Monitor spending and Robux purchases

🛡️𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐱 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬
Roblox includes built in tools to help parents stay in control:
• Account Restrictions Mode - Limits your child to a curated list of age appropriate games.
• Monthly Spending Limits - Prevents surprise Robux charges.
• Activity History - Lets you see messages, purchases, and interactions.
• Parent PIN - Locks all settings so only you can change them.

💬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
Even with controls in place, conversations matter.
Teach them to:
• Never share personal information
• Avoid clicking links or “free Robux” offers
• Tell you if someone makes them uncomfortable
• Stick to games meant for their age group

💙 𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐱 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Roblox can be a fun, creative space, 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝.

If you need help setting up parental controls or reviewing your child’s account, PC Girls is always here to help.

📞506-206-6300
📧[email protected]
📍1299 Hanwell Rd. Fredericton