THE DEVIL SUGGESTS
Restore an old computer
Bring an unused computer back into working order for a specific, modest role. It might become a writing machine, music player, home server or a pleasant offline distraction.
Do it
- Inspect the machine and note its ports, storage and condition.
- Back up any files still on it before changing anything.
- Clean dust carefully and check the power supply and cables.
- Install a lightweight operating system or repair the existing one.
- Give it one clear purpose and test it for a few hours.
What next?
Keep the useful notes, photograph the result if there is one, then go and find something else to do.