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, build your own security cam, and more.

We recommend backing up your data and then erasing your computer's storage before donating, selling, or recycling your machine. Best Buy has a pretty extensive and well-known trade-in program that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emilija Manevska / Moment / Getty Images Old computer monitors may not be as large or alluring as new models, but most remain ...

If you've got an old, unused computer sitting around, you're not alone. It's strangely difficult to get rid of old laptops, desktops and printers, even when it's been over a decade since you last ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computer monitors are no longer just plain, boring rectangles. When buying one, you get several options like ultrawide, curved, and even ...

Usb flash drive being plugged into a laptop - New Africa/Shutterstock If your PC is a few years old, it probably doesn't feel as fast anymore. PCs running Windows slow down after years of use for a ...

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never, ever touch -- except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, ...

Darla Purce and Brittany Cleckley stepped up to help fill a shortage. As schools across the country start the school year via distanced learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, some students are ...

With the holidays over, some people find themselves stuck with used computers, televisions and other electronics they're looking to get rid of. And while it's a good idea to recycle that old computer, ...

Computers were once the size of an entire room. That's right. A single, low-power computer that was significantly weaker than the phone you carry in your pocket today was also ridiculously larger. But ...