What should I do with my old computer?
If your computer seems to have old configuration and now you want to bring in a new computer, what will happen to your old computer? Throwing your computer in the garbage might not be the best way to discard your old machine. Learn the environment-friendly tips of discarding your old computer.
Reuse
Old machine can be reused like you can make it server by installing light version of Linux or you can give it to your child or your parents for web browsing.
Recycle
Obsolete gadgets should not end up in garbage instead it should be properly destructed. You can drop off your old computer to computer recycler who takes out useful parts before dismantling it.
Donate
You can donate your old computer to non-profit organizations as well where needful people can use your old computer.
Sell
You can make some extra cash by selling your old computer provided your old system should be in working condition.
If none of the above tips are helping, try some ways are ways to extend its life. All it would require are some upgrades, probably a new RAM, an increased hard disk space and new software.
Try A Lighter OS If your old PC has been running slower than expected, try a lighter OS, probably a version of Linux. Popular examples would be Linux Mint, Luna and Ubuntu.
A Second Display For web professionals and creative designers, a second display can be a great tool to make work easier and faster.
Game Server
The old machine can invariably act as a dedicated gaming server and for multiplayer experience; the old PC can be configured to deal with the crappy traffic.
Try New Software If you have been curious about how certain software works, you can easily try it out on the old PC without risking data and caring about malwares!
Gift to your Granny
For gaming aficionados, a second monitor/PC can be put to great use. The old machine can invariably act as a dedicated gaming server and for multiplayer experience; the old PC can be configured to deal with the crappy traffic.
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