Reusing old electronic hardware is a great way to help the planet, as it avoids sending more e-waste to landfills. Sometimes, you can find really fun ways to do it, too—like turning an old laptop into ...

Though perhaps not the most memorable thing from Alien (1979), the chunky old-school computer systems, with their glowing green text and electromechanical noises, are a wonder. They still strike me as ...