Tech & Auto
Here's 5 Unexpected Ways To Keep Using Your Old Android Tablet
By MARINEL SIGUE
Replacement Remote
If you lose your Amazon Fire TV remote, you can use your old tablet as a replacement. Begin by downloading the Amazon Fire TV app to your device.
Connect the tablet to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV and launch the app. Tap on your Fire TV from the list of available devices and follow the instructions.
Kitchen Whiteboard
Kitchen whiteboards are handy tools for planning meals. While a physical whiteboard can get messy, using a Tablet instead can help keep your space clean and less cluttered.
The Whiteboard – Magic Slate app turns your device into an interactive whiteboard for your needs, whether it’s a to-do list, reminder, or even a game of Tic-Tac-Toe.
Garage Helper
It can be frustrating to watch car repair videos on a smartphone or to work in a garage filled
with repair books. Luckily, you can easily use an Android tablet as a replacement.
There are many automotive diagnostics apps for Android you can install on your device that can provide insights into your car’s system, such as engine error codes.
System Monitor
While there is software to check your PC’s health, it often requires launching these programs and exiting others to see these stats. Here’s where your tablet can come in handy.
There are two ways to turn your device into a PC system monitor: use it as a display with the spacedesk app or use a remote monitoring app like TRIGONE’s Remote System Monitor.
Scientific Research
While you might not be doing any scientific research, you can donate your tablet’s processing power to scientists with the help of the DreamLab app.
After opening the app on your tablet, you will be prompted to select how much mobile data you’d like DreamLab to use. You can choose what research you’d like to support in the app.