Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

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DIY technology can be fun, but it's also time-consuming. For years, it's been easier to just buy a new device than go through the process of building, repurposing, or modifying something on your own.

Transform neglected Raspberry Pis into silent network guardians blocking trackers and ads via headless DNS filtering.

The first Raspberry Pi was a revolution. It started as a project to offer the cheapest possible computer that someone could use as a normal PC for school or work, or as a risk-free way to learn ...

As a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, chances are you've already built a ton of projects with your board. Perhaps you've tried making your own Raspberry Pi media center, or a retro gaming machine, or maybe ...

Single-board computers, or SBCs, are quite popular among students, enthusiasts, and developers who love to tinker with tech. One of the most common SBCs that most people use for this purpose is the ...

Home Assistant can start innocently enough. Maybe you simply need the bedroom lights to turn off automatically, but that's just a gateway drug. After a while, your washing machine starts texting you ...

The humble Raspberry Pi started off as an affordable hobbyist computer, but it packs a serious punch. This credit card-sized computer has evolved into a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re ...

There is something deeply appealing about Raspberry Pi projects that promise creativity, control, and a good story at the end. I have built plenty of Pi setups that have earned a permanent place in my ...