5 ways to fully utilize old computers

Turning old machines into servers, experimenting with viruses, case files, etc. will all be mentioned in this article.

Don't rush to get rid of your old computer. Although it looks useless, in fact, it can still serve you well in some jobs. Nothing is old, even though hardware companies want you to believe it. In the changing technology world like the current fast, one year seems to be as long as the century. This time, a lot of old devices were discarded and no one was bothered by it anymore.

And to make the most of the old devices, you should consult the 5 ways below.

1. The old machine variable becomes the server

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Many of us here own one or more different websites. And if you want to venture into the challenge, you can turn your old machine into a server that serves those websites.

Having your own server allows you to decide which software to use, as well as the flexibility to upgrade later. For example, running out of hard drive capacity? Simply buy a new drive! Pages load very slowly? Upgrade RAM is the answer!

2. 'Mischief' Virus

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If you can't turn ' old friend ' into a server, why not try to 'torture' it by playing with the virus? If you encounter a few free applications that are not sure if it is a virus, install it right on your device. It is indeed very effective, not merely security software today.

Or we don't need to 'torture' a computer with a virus, dangerous software to the system will be a bad choice.

3. Case level

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The next thing you can do is ' revamp' the old case into a work of art. At the very least, you'll find it more useful than letting it lie in the dust. There are many case guidelines on the Internet; From the chassis to the picture frame or whatever you want, it all depends on the creativity of each person.

4. Destroy

Failure to take advantage of the remaining capabilities of the machine is probably, you will feel somewhat excited to see it ' die '. Why just throw it away? Why not try to destroy it manually?

If you haven't bought yourself a new machine, the old computer will raise the value of ' new friend'.

The author had a new computer by destroying . the old machine.

5. Recycling

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For those who want to protect the environment, recycling is always a good choice. First, make sure all available parts are removed. Later, you can use them later. You will never know the RAM of your new computer ever fails and the 2GB of active RAM is always better than 8GB of RAM but useless.

In this case, you should make sure that the main type of the new machine will be compatible with your old RAM. Also, 'handle' all sensitive personal information from your hard drive to avoid future problems.