Here’s how to repurpose your old computer monitor.
An old computer monitor can often serve as a secondary display afterpurchasing a new monitor.
Nearly all modern computers can output video to at least two displays.
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Placing the old computer monitor to the right or left of a new monitor is the most common choice.
However, you could get creative by purchasing a third-party monitor arm and attaching it to your old monitor.
It may let you place the old monitor above another display or flip it into portrait orientation.
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The most popular hobbyist PC is the Raspberry Pi.
Hobbyist PCs are small and use very little power, offering flexibility in using the old computer monitor.
You may prefer to sit the old computer monitor in a den and use a gamepad to play.
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Want the arcade feel with less work?
Wall-mount the old computer monitor at eye level, then mount a shelf at a comfortable height below it.
you could place a hobbyist PC and arcade stick on the shelf.
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This setup requires minimal space.
However, creative and dedicated users will find no end to the possibilities.
There are dozens of ways to create a smart home dashboard.
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Turning an old computer monitor into a TV is as simple as attaching a streaming machine.
It could be valuable to someone else.
you might sell it online or donate it to a local charity.
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If all else fails,find a recycling program to take the monitor.
Monitors, like most electronics, contain components that can be hazardous as they degrade.
Recycling the monitor will keep it out of a landfill.
FAQ
It depends.
Monitors with lower than1080p resolutionmight be worth only a couple of dollars.
High-end gaming monitors, however, can be pretty valuable.
Old computer monitors were called visual display units, or VDUs.
This term broadly includes all electronic visual displays, including TVs, monitors, and digital signs.
