Turn old tablets into picture frames

It only took a decade, but I finally found the perfect use for an old Android tablet.

While doing some office cleaning a few weeks ago, I dusted off my Nexus 7 tablet from 2012, connected it to my Google Photos account, and turned it into a desktop photo frame using Android’s built-in screensaver mode. It now cycles through photos of my kids throughout the day, providing a little extra joy while I’m trying to work.

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