iPad & iPhone
Turn an Old iPad into a Permanent Home Dashboard
That iPad 6 collecting dust on the counter? With a $10 stand and a free app, it becomes the best home dashboard you've ever had.
6 min read
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Put Old Tech Back to Work
Old tech doesn't have to become a drawer ornament. Here's what to actually do with it — from turning an old iPad into a home dashboard to repurposing a Mac Mini as a server.
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Mac & PC
Repurpose an Old Mac Mini as a Home Server
A 2014 Mac Mini runs 24/7 on 6 watts and can handle more home server duties than most people will ever need.
8 min read
iPad & iPhone
Use an Old Android or iPhone as a Security Camera
A phone with a cracked screen and a dying battery is still a perfectly good 1080p camera. Here's how to put it to work.
5 min read
Displays & TVs
Get Any Old TV Onto Modern Streaming in 15 Minutes
If your TV predates the smart TV era — or its smart features have aged out — a $30 stick is all it needs.
4 min read