This is a great start! Does your neighbor toss this out or did you ask them for anything before they did to save the step?
The fan is a nice usable find. If you want to sell it, when it's hot outside is the best time. If you keep it, you can probably get the remote for just a few bucks on eBay.
As for the laptops, don't get too attached to them. Pick one you may be able to use with solid battery life and sell the others on Craigslist perhaps for some easy cash and to avoid shipping costs. You can also find most power adapters on eBay. The laptops may not fetch much, but they're officially saved. Great job. Looking forward to your next batch.
RE: Trying to get into upcycling: Bring on the laptops