Here are five cool ideas about what to do with an old flat-screen or CRT TV.
Build a Retro Gaming Station
You knew this one was coming.
CRTs are perfect for playing retro games like the originalSuper Mario BrosandSonic the Hedgehog.
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It’s not just the nostalgiathere’s a technical reason why CRTs are better for old consoles.
The first factor is resolution.
On modern LCD or OLED displays there is a physical grid of pixels at a fixed resolution.
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This is the screen’s so-callednative resolution.
The image from the console has to bescaledand stretched to fit today’s high-res screens.
This is why games look good at any resolution on a CRT.
A simple cover to add some dust, water, and UV light protection to your TV to help it withstand the elements.
The edges of on-screen elements softly blend into each other.
Even if you have two or three monitors, you could always use more screens.
The best part is that hooking up the TV to your PC is straightforward.
It’s as simple as hooking up an HDMI cable to your graphics card and TV.
The possibilities are endless.
My favorite is the idea of turning it into adigital photo or art frame.
You could even create a gallery of your favorite family and pet photos and have them in rotation.
The way you do this depends on what jot down of input your TV accepts.
TVs with HDMI can work with a host of cheap TV boxes and streaming devices like aFire TV Stick.
If that sounds appealing, here’s anInstructables guideon how to do it.
Also, you should definitely get an outdoor cover for added protection when the TV is not in use.
Transform a Broken CRT TV Into a Cabinet
CRT TV can hold a deadly electric charge.
Do not attempt to disassemble a CRT TV unless you are a qualified expert.
Bring it to a professional instead.
Instead, convert the lovely retro housing into a display cabinet.
An old TV looks far cooler and more interesting than a simple wooden cabinet.
