Is "Clustering" Computers Intangible or Possibly Useful for Rendering?

I have no money. However, I do have two computers available to me. From what I've heard, it may be possible to "cluster" these computers to be able to use the utilities on both; what I mean;
Computer A has Processor 1
Computer B has Processor 2
When these are clustered together, whenever I try to do a task, like rendering in Premiere Pro, both processors are utilized to make the task faster.
I'm pretty sure this is possible. However, I don't know if it is given my current condition.
I have two different laptops, they are NOT identical. Specs are here: Computer A: Specs - Laptops NP700Z5CH | Samsung PCs and Computer B has:
4 GB RAM
Intel(R) Core i3 CPU M 350 @ 2.27GHz
Windows 7
NVIDIA GeForce 310M
I have an ethernet cable.
I'm willing to go to the limits of figuring out how to cluster them if I know it's possible and will actually be useful.
So, basically:
Can I cluster these two computers? Computer A would be my main one (using its OS).
Will I gain anything out of it? (I know that the second one has low RAM and a not so great processor, but if it can actually use it, it's that much time I'll save overall)
Is my whole proposition completely ridiculous, and why? What am I missing?
I'm just trying to make the most of what I already own. I know that I can't "turn a pig's ear into a silk purse" but it doesn't mean that I can't improve it when I've got all this stuff sitting around here.

Okay, so from what I understand;
It's only possible to use more than one CPU if the program itself is designed to do so. Am I correct?

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#Denis Cooper
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IT
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