Like a famed race horse or a classic book, you don't just throw away a laptop because it's banged up a little. Even if it seems outdated and underpowered, most any laptop is still small, quiet, and relatively low on power consumption, making it a seriously valuable spare to keep handy?even without a working screen. With some free software, a little know-how, and some creative thinking about your home network, nearly any old laptop can find its second wind .....(free).....