9 ways to apply the old Apple TV

Apple had not updated its set-top box for three years, but very soon it's finally going to happen - have to wait for the September presentation. The new Apple TV will get a lot of cool chips like Touch ID and integration with SiriSo you will most likely want to upgrade. But what to do with the old prefix? We have nine options to choose from.

Turn your TV into a large external display for Mac

If you have Apple TV at least the second generation (looks like a little box, and not as a Mac mini), then using AirPlay, you can use your TV as a huge external display for your Mac. Owners of poppies with a wireless mouse and keyboard are an added bonus and may not work at a computer, with the convenience of your sofa, and even in the next room.

Make Jailbreak and give new life to the console

Apple TV has a number of restrictions, but with the help of jailbreaking can be circumvented. In consoles with modified literally opens a second wind - will support a variety of media formats and third-party applications. To do this, you need utility jailbreak and custom firmware.

Make of it a server

Apple TV - it's the same computer, but not too productive and very energy efficient. With jailbreak the console can be transformed into a web server. Yes, it's not the most ordinary use small boxes, and realize it is not so easy, but you can do anything. here detailed instructions a description of the commands that you need to enter.

Take a prefix to the country or migrate into the bedroom

The new Apple TV, of course, takes place in the living room, became the main center of entertainment. But the old console can still serve you in the country or in the bedroom. There you also probably have a TV that does not interfere with AirPlay support, iTunes home library and the rest of "buns".

Disassemble it and see what's inside

Admit it, because you've always liked to watch experts from iFixit disassembled or that Apple gadgets? So why not try a disassembly process of his own? To disassemble the Apple TV does not require any specific tools, and, if all goes well, you might even be able to collect it again. Feel the boom - priceless. ;)

Use the Apple TV as a music center

If you connect the Extender to your speakers or a good sound system, you will receive an advanced stereo system. iTunes Match lets you listen to all your music from the "cloud", not to mention the limitless Apple Music catalog. In addition, you will easily be able to stream music from a Mac and AirPlay iOS-devices.

Take a prefix to the office

If you do not mind, you can take Apple TV to work and connect it to a projector or flat-panel in the conference room. This allows you to conveniently make presentations using a Mac, iPad or iPhone. In this case, you can use multiple devices.

sell it

New or second-hand, Apple TV in any case is worth some money. You can post an ad, write to sell in social networks and ask friends to make a repost or rent the old console to the store to repay part of the cost of a new one. The latter method is likely to do the least money, but it is the easiest.

Gift attachment to someone from relatives or friends

Each of us have friends or relatives who do not care about the update newfangled gadgets and technology. Therefore outdated Extender for you - perhaps the real miracle for someone else. So this is an excellent opportunity to "plant" on the Apple of your friends or make a nice gift to the parents (and maybe even grandparents).

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