Got a bunch of old tech sitting in a drawer? We have some great uses for it
(Android Central)

It`s not an Island of Misfit Toys if they have a use. When I was growing up, I always used to go to the junk drawer in my grandma`s kitchen to find some weird doohickey that would keep me occupied for the afternoon. This treasure trove of forgotten devices might look a little different in a modern home. Maybe it`s got an old smartphone that you held onto for a backup (and never went back to) or a portable hard drive you haven`t used in years. The process of taking something old and making it new again is known as `upcycling,` and it`s exactly what we`re aiming to accomplish here. We hope these ideas can help turn those useless digital paperweights into a new gadget that`ll make your life a little more pleasant. Jump to: Replacing the TV remote A smart home controller A Google Home or Alexa speaker Turning your Galaxy phone into a light or sound sensor A baby monitor An alarm clock A dedicated smart home network A portable video game console Do-it-yourself NAS An infotainment c...