Networking Old Computers Tutorial Home >Music and Video >Digital Music >Archiving Digital Multimedia >Learn Archiving Options >Networking Old Computers Tutorial Home >Music and Video >Digital Video >Archiving Digital Multimedia >Learn Archiving Options >Networking Old Computers   Step 1:  Using Slower Machines More than likely, at least once, you've bought a new computer and tried to sell the old one that was working fine and got $50 for what cost you $3,000. Don't do that!   Step 2:  Check Used Computer Store Check out the used computer stores and you'll find bargains on old Pentiums or 486s that are perfectly good as file servers.   Step 3:  Instant Access to Files Using an older computer, you can have instant access to your offline files. Just power it up when you need it, and shut it down when you're done.   Step 4:  Using Old Computer for More You can also use the older computer as a print server, or let the kids use it for homework. Note that it's not a good idea to connect a file server to the Internet or receive email on it.