Second Hand Smart Life

After purchasing a new computer, you are all set to say bye-bye to your old computer and switch to a new one. Your new computer will have a boatload of memory, lots of cores, and a fast, modern graphics card and your old PC would be sitting in the corner without getting used. It is sure to just collect dust if you don’t act fast. More computers are always better.

Here are the certain ideas which you can implement to make a good use of your old computer and or its parts.

Use it with your home theater and TV:

An old computer is a great addition to your home theater system or TV. When connected to a TV you can stream movies and be in video bliss. There are many options when it comes to video streaming, paid and free. Some of the better free choices are Kodi, popcorn TV, and crackle. Kodi is the clear winner. The program is available for many different operating systems. We have an article here with more details. You also can store digital music on it to play on the TV or stereo. This is a great way to complete the living room media center.

Create a home server or media hub:

You can convert your old PC into a server if more than one user is using your home network. All PC’s can’t be used for this purpose, we can help you to determine if your computer can do this for you. There are many apps that can help you with streaming your digital collection to your devices. Some of the most used media apps that can accomplish this easily are Kodi (formerly XBMC), Plex, and Universal Media Server

You can also use your old PC as a media hub for storing photos or important files and use it whenever you need them.

Donate it to the educational institution:

If your PC is in working condition then donate it to the day care center or any local educational institution. Before donating install some necessary software which can be useful to the institution taking it. Also, remove your personal data from and uninstall the programs you have installed earlier while using it. If your PC is not in working condition then you can donate it to the high schools for hardware testing purposes.

Turn it into an experimental box:

Your old PC can prove to be a good experimental box that can give wings to the idea of trying new software and OS. You can make a partition in windows and install another OS such as Linux (Ubuntu). There are many programs that can work on Linux and you can bring life to an old computer and the experience of other great operating systems under your belt

Convert it into a gaming console:

If you love playing games than you can convert your PC into a gaming console by installing an emulator of your choice. This would enable you to play games on your TV screens. Adding emulator to your PC would allow you to play and enjoy the game from the time of your father.

Get it recycled through reputable recycling firm:

You can get your old PC recycled through a reputable recycling firm. As all electronics recycling programs are not created equal. Somewhere in your local community is a recycling program. Look for the signs!.

If your PC is in working condition then it can be helpful in making money for you. You can sell your PC and earn money from it. You can also use it for making DIY projects.