Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. set of empty phone cases - Carol Yepes/Getty Images Repurposing is a great way to extend the lives of things that you might have ...

Travelers who are concerned about their network connectivity often think that they need a dedicated travel router, but in reality, an old Android phone can do the same job—and sometimes even better.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a new phone, your default solution for the old one might be to trade it in. The truth is, though, that most trade-in programs offer pennies on the dollar, so you’d only ...

Many people have a drawer or box filled with old charging cables. Over time, we just get into the habit of tossing unused cables into the same space. And within a few years, there are dozens of those ...

If you're a smartphone enthusiast, upgrading to the latest flagship model is likely to be an irresistible pull for you. But with prices for top-of-the-range models shooting through the roof, you might ...

A lot of people got a new phone for Christmas and don’t know what to do with their old one. The first option everyone thinks of is to get rid of it, either by selling it or giving it away. Some just ...

We’ve all got one (or five): that old smartphone buried in a drawer, sitting there like a digital paperweight. You don’t use it, but you don’t toss it either because maybe someday it’ll come in handy.

Don’t throw your old phone into that drawer you hardly ever open. You can put it to work by using it as a security camera and check up on your home when you’re not there. I tried it, and it works like ...