by Marshall Brain | February 25, 2008
Give an Old Laptop New Life with Cheap (or Free) Projects
The seven projects include:
1) Create a no-monitor, low-power spare system
2) Convert it to a home server
3) Make a better digital photo frame
4) Make it fly again with lightweight Linux
5) Convert its LCD into a Stand-Alone Monitor
6) Salvage an external back up drive from it
7) Extend your wireless coverage
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