Have an old mini PC lying around you're mulling over chucking into your "hardware graveyard" drawer or selling on eBay or Facebook Marketplace? Why get rid of it when you can repurpose and breathe new life into it? Here are some roles most mini PCs should excel at.

During its half-century of existence, Microsoft has brought forth a plethora of products, but the company also has a number of inventions under its belt. While some are quite popular, you probably wouldn't guess they were invented by the Redmond Giant.

The battery inside your laptop is slowly degrading, and there's no way to prevent it from happening. The catch is that some bad habits can expedite the process. If you're practicing one of the following habits, there's a good chance your laptop's battery is degrading faster than it should.