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In this article we will try to teach you how to Reuse an Old Mac. The MacBook is a line of Macintosh laptops developed by Apple. The MacBook line consists of the original MacBook (since 2006), MacBook Pro (since 2006), and MacBook Air (since 2008). The MacBook line evolved from the merging of the PowerBook and iBook lines as Apple transitioned to using Intel rather than PowerPC processors. Click on a link below for more information on each MacBook type. The growing e-waste problem is one that cannot be ignored.

We produce more than 50 million tons of e-waste per year and only recycle 10% of it. Another 90% of obsolete, unwanted, or broken electronics end up in landfill. With these huge numbers, it seems obvious that we shouldn’t just throw away our devices as soon as a newer model comes out. But what if your Mac is really old and not performing as well as it should? Are you supposed to use it until it can’t even boot up? And if you want that new model, how do you dispose of your old Mac responsibly? Below we have mention the steps to rescue old MacBook.

5 Ways to Reuse Old MacBook

Use it As Media Viewer

MacBooks are known for their excellent display. If you have an older MacBook that you don’t need, use it as a media viewer. If the MacBook works well, you can easily turn it into a media display device for entertainment purposes. You can watch videos and listen to music from Apple TV, YouTube, Netflix and other internet sources.

Although older macOS may not support the latest web browsers, you can always find a browser that supports your old macOS and works pretty well. If the browser doesn’t work, you can also try installing Linux OS on your older MacBook and turn it into a media viewer for your home.

Turn Mac into network-attached storage system

If your old Mac has a large hard drive with plenty of storage space, you can turn it into a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device to take advantage of it. You can think of it as using your old computer as cloud storage. By connecting your Mac to your home Wi-Fi network, you can access any files you have stored on them from all your other devices. (Remember this is a better option if you have a MacBook and not an iMac.)

Install Linux On There

If you want to make good use of your old MacBook, you can install Linux on it. This open-source operating system can even turn older machines into new ones. Even if your old macOS doesn’t work and the device can’t be updated to the latest version, a Linux operating system is fine. This also boots faster and can prevent premature device death. In addition, Linux includes several compatible applications such as LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and others that you can use for your work.

You can also use Linux-compatible browsers and email services. In short, installing Linux updates the old MacBook, which you can customize to your liking. And with the Linux security system, you won’t fret over a corrupted file or malware attack. So if you have a MacBook around the corner, install Linux on it. You can then give it to a student who can use this newly improved MacBook for their education and classes. It will work like magic.

Alternatively, you can use the MacBook installed under Linux as a second device for your work. You may need to get used to the Linux operating system for a few days, but over time you’ll get better control of this repurposed MacBook.

Turn Your MacBook into a Chromebook

Google launched its Chromebook in 2011, a laptop running Chromium OS (Linux-based operating system). You can turn your old MacBook into a Chromebook and use it as a second device. After installing Chromium on your MacBook, it is able to handle web-based tasks such as surfing the web, watching videos on YouTube, accessing cloud-based apps and running tasks on them. All your data is securely stored in cloud storage. So if you want to reuse your older MacBook, you can use it after installing Chromium.

Create an emergency Wi-Fi hotspot

Step 1: Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.

Step 2: Select the Sharing tab, then go to Internet Sharing in the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Choose Ethernet from the Share your connection from: drop-down menu.

Step 4: Select Wi-Fi from the To computers using: list, if that’s how you would like to share your connection.

Step 5: If you select Wi-Fi, click Wi-Fi Options, and name your new network. From the Security pop-up menu, choose WPA2 Personal.

Step 6: Give your new network a password and click OK.

Step 7: Check the box marked Internet Sharing in System Preferences > Sharing.

Final Words

We hope our article on how to Use Old Apple MacBook will help you and resolve all your problems. It seems there are several ways to recycle or reuse a fully functional old MacBook instead of just letting it sit idle. You can use it as a media viewer or wifi hotspot. A working old MacBook can also become your second device with some Linux OS or Chromium tweaks.

I hope you understand this article, How to Reuse an Old Mac.