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16 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Gadgets

Our tech is constantly getting outdated. What once feels fresh can quickly become obsolete, leading to a large pile of unneeded tech rather quickly.

It's a conundrum, and one solution is to sell your old gear on Facebook Marketplace or a similar space. The electronics you can't sell can be recycled to combat e-waste. Or, you can keep outdated hardware around and repurpose it for a new use. In fact, we have 16 different ways to do just that!

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