New Uses For an Old Phone or Tablet

With technology changing so quickly, most of us are bound to have at least one outdated device on our hands. Instead of leaving old devices laying around uselessly, try using them a different way. These ideas help put old tablets or cell phones to good use.

Jared Newman, writer for PC World, shares some clever ways to put old devices to use.

How to turn an old phone or tablet into a PC productivity tool

Your old phones and tablets don’t have to become e-waste. They can do real work as repurposed sidekicks for your PC. Think of them as bonus touchscreen displays and you’ll begin to see the possibilities. They just need to be plugged in, wiped of unneeded apps and notifications, and they’re ready to serve as desktop companions. Here are some of the best ways to reuse that old tech. 

Turn your tablet into a second monitor

One simple way to get some extra mileage out of an old tablet is to turn it into a dedicated PC monitor. Even with just 7-inch tablet, you can use the extra screen to keep an eye on instant messages, email, or social networks.

Read the entire article How to Turn an Old Phone or Tablet Into a PC Productivity Tool on PC World.