Though it is many decades since paper tape was commonly used as a data input or storage medium, it still holds a fascination for many who work with computers. Over the years we’ve featured more than ...

Q: I receive a number of packages wrapped in paper but the paper is covered with tape. I wonder if all the tape degrades the paper because of all the plastic content. Is it worth recycling them? — B.S ...

These days, data is as likely as not to be “in the cloud.” Otherwise, it’s probably on a USB flash drive or SD card. But in the old days, paper tape was a widespread way to store and retrieve data. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Packages are typically sealed with tape. Is it permissible to dispose of this in the recycling bin? Photo: Getty Images Wrapping ...