As time passes and you accrue more belongings, tech in particular, you may end up with a lot of unused old gear. You could trash it or recycle it the old-fashioned way, or you could repurpose it.

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? We tell you how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, ...

Laptops typically last around three to five years, and if you're lucky, they might remain functional for even longer. Even with such longevity, though, you're bound to feel a decline in performance ...