< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/74/B8/IB-FR2KTF888M_35E044447.jpg" Alt = "How to give a second life to an old laptop: 5 useful and unexpected ideas"/> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ < p > Old laptop, which is dust in the closet, can be a real helper in everyday life. Instead of throwing it away, try to find new application for him.
< p >About five original ideas that will help you return the old laptop “Second Life” and make it useful even in 2025, says RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) with reference to the edition & nbsp; pcWorld, which specializes in news, reviews and tips from computers and technologies. < H2 > Set Plex to flow movie, series and music
< P > You can use the old laptop as a central repository for all your movies, music, series and other media. This is a wonderful solution if you are tired of carrying files between different devices.
< P Data-yield-master-placement-inserked = "" ">It is recommended that you download a free version of & nbsp; plex & nbsp; on your old laptop to store and arrange all your digital media. This application enables you to access your content remotely from any device connected to your Wi-Fi network. It also automatically organizes your movies and collects information such as annotations and ratings that significantly saves your time.
< P Data-Yeld-Master-Placement-Inteed = "" > plus, you do not need to pay for a few stringing devices that becomes quite expensive and uncomfortable over time.
~ ~ ~ < H2 > Turn it into a writing device without distractions
< P > If you want to increase your performance, it is recommended to install & nbsp; < strng > focuswriter & nbsp; on your old laptop. It is a simple, lightweight text processor with an interface that hides the menu and toolbar until you need you.
< P > It has many useful functions, such as the sounds of a printing machine, daily goals in number of words, timing of sessions and more. It is free and available for Windows, Macos and Linux.
< H2 > Set a light operating system for basic tasks< p >Installation of a light operating system such as & nbsp; < strong > ~ ubuntu or Puppy Linux , can breathe a new life into your laptop. It does not require much power to work and is great for everyday tasks such as Facebook check, writing documents and more. This is not only a great way to extend your old laptop service, but also save money you would spend on chromebook or a similar device intended for everyday use.
< p > If you have chosen Ubuntu, make sure you have at least & nbsp; < strng > 4GB & nbsp; RAM and a processor with two nuclei for felt work. You can also use & nbsp; < strong > lighter version – lubuntu , which works on computers with & nbsp; < strong > 62 ~ ~ > 62 ~ 62 memory.
< h2 >Use it as a second monitor
< p > If you like the idea of using an old laptop as a second monitor, there are several ways to do it. However, make sure that both devices work on Windows 10 or 11.
< P > If you have a PC with Windows 10 or 11, you can connect the old laptop to the main PC through the wireless network using the Wireless Display function. The first thing you need to do is adjust this feature on an old laptop. To do this, go to “Settings”, “System”, “Designing on this PC” and set the option “Some Windows and Android devices and Android devices on this PC” Available everywhere “. Then select “Only first time” and open the connection app.< p > on the PC from which you projected, press & nbsp; < strong > win+p ~ ~ ~, select “Expand” and click “Connect to wireless display”. Choose your old laptop from the list of available devices and it will immediately turn into an additional display.
< P > If the built-in wireless display function does not work for some reason, you can always use & nbsp; < strng > Spacedesk ~ & NBSP; After installing SpaCedesk on the main PC and the old laptop, make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then open the SpaCedesk app on the old laptop and connect to the main PC.
< h2 > play in your favorite retro games
< p > sometimes you want to go back to childhood and play your favorite NES games. Fortunately, you can do it on an old laptop. All you need is to install the emulator & nbsp; < strong > retroarch , which mimics the game console. The interface is easy to use and it covers many consoles in one app, so you do not need to install individual emulators for each console.
< p > in Retroarch there are many popular classic games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Final Fantasy VII, Spyro The Dragon and others.
To get maximum pleasure from the game process, it is recommended to use USB or Bluetooth controller and connect the HDMI cable to play on TV.~