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Upcycled Tech: 24 new uses for your old Hardware

Summary: Wondering what to do with your old device now you have the latest shiny gadget? Here's some upcycling inspiration if you need something to do during the holidays

Eileen Brown

By Eileen Brown for Social Business |

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Upcycled keyboard bench

Birch frame covered with 2000 computer keys that click when pressed

Credit: Alternative Consumer

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Topics: After Hours, Apple, Hardware, Microsoft

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  • Funny

    A few were really reaching for it.
    Some were OK.
    MoeFugger
    Reply 2 Votes

  • Makes Me Think

    Tho' I agree with Moe, this now makes me go thro' any inventory of recyclables for ideas of cute/clever conversion.
    But this Gallery mode is such antiquated and difficult to negotiate technology. Lots of posters over time mention this. Get rid of it.
    If I can case the lot at a glance, I don't have to waste time and bother with the pages that don't appeal to or interest me. And having to scroll for view is such an inefficiency. But ZDNet doesn't want to listen.
    I skip most Galleries because they're such a pain.
    PreachJohn
    Reply 1 Vote

  • Floppy Disk pencil holder

    I have one on my desk at work.
    mstrsfty
    Reply Vote

  • Funky and Geeky craft ideas

    I wish I had the skill, tools, and materials to make some of these!
    msandersen
    Reply Vote
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