Streaming media entertainment has become the focal point of home entertainment, and the Apple TV is one of the high-end products that provide high-end entertainment and ease of entry into the world of Apple. But gaining maximum benefit and maximum enjoyment of entertainment will be through the purchase of the correct accessories.

Cellphones lose their value quickly. Within years, a previously top-of-the-line Android can start to lag, drain battery, or collect dust in a drawer. Nevertheless, an old Android is not obsolete. With the correct tweaks, it can be remarkably helpful again—either as a backup, smart home controller, or hobbyist-specific device. Breathing new life into dead hardware takes both tweaks and creativity, and the exercise is rewarding as well as handy.