How to Recycle Your Old Gadgets

E-waste (Electronic garbage) has become one of the most widespread problems throughout the world, making it difficult to get rid of your old gadget. When purchasing a new gadget, most individuals trade their old one. Sending your gadget to a reputable recycling center is another option for dealing with e-waste. There are various firms that will recycle your old electronics if you no longer need or use them.

There is, however, another, more practical choice. You may utilize your old equipment, such as cellphones, monitors, and televisions, to meet other purposes. You may use your smartphone as a security camera or a baby monitor, for example. Or, you can use your laptop as the entertainment system or install Chrome OS Flex to give it a new life.

Smartphones Can be Used as Security Camera, Webcam:

Smartphones are now as powerful as a tiny computer. They can accomplish nearly everything a laptop can do, and in some situations, a bit more. If you have an old smartphone hanging around your house, you can put security camera applications on it and use it as a home security camera or baby monitor.

Another useful application for an outdated smartphone is as a camera for your computer. There are a number of programs that allow you to use your smartphone as a camera, both connected and wirelessly. Then, if you are heavily invested in a smart home setup, then you make your old phone act as a hub by connecting all the smart home devices with it and grant permission to yourself and other family members. Read also: Apple announced iOS 16 as the Next iPhone Operating System

Laptop Can be Used as a Chromebook, Server, Media Center:

After 4 or 5 years of usage, old computers, particularly Windows laptops, start to show their age. In addition, as a second-hand product, outdated laptops aren’t particularly excellent. So you may install the ChromeOS Flex operating system and turn your laptop into a Chromebook in that instance.

Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system that uses the fewest resources possible. A laptop with a MediaTek CPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage, for example, runs far faster than a Windows laptop with equal specs. Alternatively, you can convert your laptop into a media center or server machine for local file transfer or use Plex to watch content directly from your PC on the television. Read also: Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Launched in India

Tablet Can be Used as Laptop Second Screen, Footage Monitor:

Tablets can be used in a variety of ways. They, like smartphones, can be utilized as smart home hubs. You may also use them as a supplementary display for your laptop to gain more screen real estate. You may also use a tablet as a footage monitor if you have smart security cameras installed at your house.