| By Whitson Gordon Top 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Gear (Without Spending Extra Money)
While we here at Lifehacker are all about upcycling, the goal of this list is something different. We're not recycling old, unused tech and turning it into something else, we're taking the stuff you already use and making it better. If you've got old tech lying around that you don't know what to do with, check out some of our favorite repurposing hacks here. Otherwise, read on. 10. Turn a $3 Pen into a $200 Pen
9. Turn a $10 Flashlight into a $95 Flashlight
8. Add a Macro Lens to Your Phone's Camera
7. Turn Your Unhealthy Sitting Desk Into a Standing Desk
6. Turn a Pogoplug into a Full-Featured Linux Web Server
5. Turn Your Wii Into a Full-Featured Media Center
4. Turn Your Nook Into a Cheap Android Tablet
3. Add Advanced Features to Your Point and Shoot Camera
2. Turn Your iPod Touch Into an iPhone
1. Turn Your $60 Router Into a $600 Router
These aren't the most time-friendly hacks, but they'll be much nicer to your wallet than springing for the expensive, high-end tech you've always dreamed for—and in the end, you get a product that's just as good. Got any of your own favorite tech-supercharging projects? Share them with us in the comments. You can contact Whitson Gordon, the author of this post, at whitson@lifehacker.com. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page. 
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