💡 Sustainability: Make New from Old
Using an Apple Mac as decoration at home or in the office is actually not a bad idea if you like the manufacturer's design or are generally into recycling. Both the housing of various Mac computers and the hardware inside can continue to be used – simply to beautify your interior. In this guide, we've collected a few ideas and DIY projects that can breathe new life into old, nowadays unusable Apple computers.
DIY Mac Decoration – Computers as Decoration
🌱 Idea 1: Mac as Flower Pot
One possibility for Mac decoration is using the housing as a flower pot or herb garden. Both a Mac mini without its lid and a Mac Pro laid on its side can be used accordingly.
🗑️ Idea 2: Mac Pro as Trash Can
If you have one of the round "trash can" Mac Pros, you'll surely figure out what to transform it into. Right, a trash can!
🚪 Idea 3: iMac as Doorstop
The 2002 Mac with its swiveling display can also be used as a doorstop. Simply place it behind the door and turn the display so it prevents the door from closing.
🔧 More DIY Ideas
You can also make a piggy bank from broken Macs. Or build your gaming PC hardware into the old Mac Pro housing.
💡 Alternative: Repair Instead of Recycling
Before repurposing your Mac as decoration, check if a repair is still possible. Often, even older devices can still be repaired cost-effectively.
Using Still-Functioning Macs as Tech Decoration
🎵 Jukebox and Multimedia Player
But what if the technology still works and is just outdated? If you already use a new Mac, an iMac, or a MacBook but still have the old model lying around, you can continue using it. An iMac makes a great jukebox, for example – it doesn't require much performance for that.
📸 Photo Slideshow and Storefront Display
Playing photo slideshows is also possible – if you have a shop, this certainly works in the storefront too.
🎮 Retro Gaming Station
If you enjoy playing old Mac games, then the device they run on is naturally ideal for the hobby room or gaming area in your home. There are so many ideas to try!
📞 Consultation and Repair
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