We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As time goes on, a cutting-edge computer will quickly lose its value as newer components are released with greater power and more features.

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.

My living room hasn't been a particularly exciting place beyond watching sports and the occasional show, and part of that has to do with the lack of options for my TV. It has that standard Roku ...