Upgrading to a new
gadget is always exciting, but that also leaves you with an old device taking
up space. Usually, there is nothing wrong with it, you just don't want it
anymore, or at least that's what you think. Before you decide to sell that used
tablet or give it away, check out these cool things you can do with it.
Art
display
Decorating your walls
with paintings is nice, but to put a modern twist on your artistic taste,
display them on your mounted tablet and let them come to life. There are many
options available, including the interactive doodle app, Art of Glow, or, if
you lean more towards the classics, you can go all museum-sequel with Famous
Paintings. These digitized masterpieces are sure to please.
Skype
interface
This futuristic idea
can catch on some day, or at least something like it, especially if you work in
an office environment. By having your tablet serve as your Skype interface on
your wall or clamped to your desk, you’re free to interact with those you’re
Skyping with while having complete access to your computer.
Remote
computer monitor
Once you’ve downloaded
the Chrome Remote Desktop extension and its associated app, you can access your
computer from your tablet no matter where you are. Although it’s accessed via
your Chrome browser, it allows you full control of your desktop and files. With
this handy trick, you’ll never be buried in work emails again.
Home
security camera
Since you don’t need
your trusty old tablet to travel with you anymore, fix it up with an important
job back at home such as morphing it into a security camera. Set it in a
window, a corner, or even use it as a baby monitor. There are plenty of apps
available to cover the software side of the equation, such as Cam-Spy or Presence.
Alarm
clock
Your tablet can make a
great replacement for your alarm clock. It’s already powered by an outlet, and
can stream radio, the news, or anything else you’d like to start your day with.
By using the free alarm clock-like app, Night Clock, you can begin waking up
your way.
Mirror
There are lots of
people who already use the selfie mode on their mobile devices to check up on
their appearances, so it’s no surprise this one’s on the list. Take it to the
next level and use your tablet as a wall mirror – you can mount it there with
an I Pad and tablet wall mount, or you can create your own.
Digital
picture frame
It can be difficult to
find a quality digital picture frame, but if you already have yourself a
tablet, set it on display for a sideshow-viewing of your favorite pictures.
Now you have yourself a digital picture frame that can do so much more.
