For years, I've had a shelf filled with old laptops. I developed a sentimental attachment to each of them and couldn't muster the nerve to dispose of them. Although they still work, these old laptops ...

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.

If you’ve got an old laptop sitting at home and taking up space, you may be tempted to dispose of it. But before you give it the heave-ho, know this: Your old laptop actually has more potential than ...