Virtual fish tank: go to youtube, load a video of a real fish tank and watch it.
Ask HN: What's something I can do with a spare, modern laptop?
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#12learn to BSD
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#13HTPC
This. Instant media center that's better than any Roku/Firestick/whatever.
Re: Ask HN: What's something I can do with a spare, modern laptop?
#14Install Linux and attempt to do advanced stuff that just work in Windows and Mac but requires tweaking Linux. Spend hours looking for solutions on the Internet. Then brag about your achievements online.
Or do advanced stuff that is difficult or impossible in Windows and OS X, then be quietly happy with your achievements.
Don't judge a group by its loudest individuals.