At the same time, dealing with an old, sluggish computer is a frustrating experience. If apps and websites are taking ages to load, it can seriously impact your productivity. At a certain point ...

7. Whip Up a Guest or Kitchen PC Depending on the size of your old computer, it might be just right for occasional use only—say, when you need a recipe on-screen in the kitchen or when guests ...

Got an old computer or games console from way back when gathering dust in your attic or basement? Whether it's seen some heavy use over the years or is still box-fresh, it could be worth a tidy sum.