Antennas were something you could see on plenty of homes not too long ago, but with broadcast TV and other watching options blooming thanks to the internet, these big pieces of metal went from huge arrays to get a few channels to practically useless, not to mention expensive and even a little dangerous.
If you do still have this, it’s probably topping your house. If you aren’t still using it, you should probably get up there and take it apart to keep your home from looking too outdated. They’re not the most attractive, and if you most commonly use Netflix to watch your programs, it’s not needed anymore.
Tune Out
There's nothing like coming home from work to listen to some radio, or opening your algebra homework and puzzling out the tough problems along to your favorite songs. These days, though, doing so is much easier through a phone or computer than a portable radio.
While these symbols of a bygone era still have a few uses – such as relaxing in an area without cell access – tuning, power, and finding the right spot to grab the radio signal is usually more work than it's worth with Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, and lots of other options at your fingertips.
The Time for These Clocks is Running out Fast
We're not asking you to part with your heirloom cuckoo clock, but if you're hitting up the stores for a new clock to hang on your wall, we hope you're an interior designer or you have a Doc Brown-Esque infatuation with ticking and time.
Not only can you pull your phone out of your pocket and check the time wherever you are – and it's practically guaranteed to be correct – you could also just ask one of the smart home devices that are becoming more and more prevalent. No hands required, either yours or the clock's.
The Future Is Calling
Pagers are one of those technologies that didn't have too long in the sun, but they were ubiquitous to all sorts of people. But, as seems to be the common theme here, once cell phone technology took off beepers fell by the wayside for most. Getting a page has been replaced by texting, chat programs, and social media, and leaves pagers practically useless.
But some industries still have use for pages, with the most commonly known being doctors. Pagers don't need cell service and can communicate short messages. But, unless you're one of the white-coat heroes, leave this outdated tech at home.
Erase This Item From Your Bag
If you're still the kind of person that uses pencils – analog or mechanical – you probably still get plenty of uses out of the eraser attached to the end. If you're the artistic type, you might drool at the idea of getting yourself a new eraser to further your creative projects.
But, otherwise, keeping a free-floating eraser around is probably just wasted space. Most people keep notes on their phones these days or jot things down with pens, which means grabbing one of these big items is a pretty uncommon sight. Get more space in your drawers by getting rid of them.