7 cool uses for your old laptop or PC

Getting a new computer is super exciting, whether you've purchased a new gaming rig or an updated laptop. But getting the new hardware invariably means you now have some old stuff hanging around. Of course, you can put it in a closet or garage and forget about it, or you can send it to the scrap heap. But wouldn't it be better to find a cool new use for it?

There are many different ways to turn an old PC or laptop into something useful, including the door stop that more than a few old machines have become. But there are some real ways that old computers can make themselves useful, and best of all, they usually don't cost you a dime.