7 things you can do with your old Windows 10 PC instead of trading it in
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With Windows 10 reaching end of life, Microsoft suggests trading in incompatible PCs, but there are better alternatives. Seven practical repurposing ideas include installing Linux for extended hardware life, setting up a retro gaming machine with EmulationStation, creating a home media server with Plex or Jellyfin, hosting game servers, running Home Assistant for smart home control, building a NAS with TrueNAS or UnRAID, and setting up a home lab using containers and Proxmox for maximum versatility.
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Install LinuxMake it a retro gaming machineMake it a media serverUse it as a game serverPower your smart homeTurn it into a NASKickstart your home labSort: