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8 DIY Traps for Common Household Pests
Want to get rid of household pests humanely without a lot of expense? Try building one of these DIY electronic traps.
How to Install and Run the Arduino IDE on a Raspberry Pi
If you’re familiar with the Arduino IDE programming environment, you may want to also use it on a Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to install and run it.
Custom vs. Pre-Built: Which Mechanical Keyboard Should You Buy?
Custom mechanical keyboards give you so many options, but an off-the-shelf pre-built is often more than enough for most users.
Raspberry Pi 4 vs. Raspberry Pi 5: 14 Key Differences
The new Raspberry Pi 5 has just arrived, but how does it compare with the Pi 4? Let's see how the two SBCs measure up head to head.
The 11 Best Raspberry Pi Operating Systems for Different Uses
You don’t have to stick to the official Raspberry Pi OS on your single-board computer. There are lots of OS options for different use cases.
6 Reasons Your Retro Gaming Project Needs a Raspberry Pi 5
WIth improved processing power and a bunch of hardware upgrades, the Raspberry Pi 5 will be the best model yet for retro gaming.
9 Cool DIY Grilling Gadget Ideas Every BBQ Enthusiast Should Try
Raise your grilling game with one or more of these DIY devices and you'll soon become a barbecue boss.
How to Use a Digital Clamp Meter for Electrical Measurements
A digital clamp meter makes it easier to measure the current flowing through a wire. Its probes can also be used for other electrical measurements.
Dimming an LED and Beyond: PWM on Raspberry Pi
Learn how to control the brightness of an LED connected to a Raspberry Pi using PWM.
The Raspberry Pi 5 Is Launching in October: All the Details
Ready to pre-order, the new flagship model is up to three times faster than the Pi 4 and includes a bunch of extra features.
Set Up a Home Theater on Raspberry Pi With LibreELEC
Why buy an expensive off-the-shelf TV box when you can create your own customisable media center with a Raspberry Pi and LibreELEC? Here's how.
How to Make a Raspberry Pi WPA Encrypted Wireless Hotspot Device
Need a secure Wi-Fi hotspot to share an Ethernet connection? Here's how to use a Raspberry Pi to create one.
5 Reasons Raspberry Pi SBCs Could Be Overkill for Your Project
Do you really need a Raspberry Pi single-board computer for your next electronics project? Here are the aspects to consider.
Orange Pi 3B: How Does It Compare to the Raspberry Pi?
If you can't get hold of a Raspberry Pi 4, the Orange Pi 3B is a smart alternative - but how do they measure up?
3D Print Failures: Common Causes and Solutions
Losing precious filaments to frequent 3D printing failures? Here are four of the most common print failure causes and how to avoid them.
6 Reasons You Should Always Research Before Buying Used Electronics
Don't wait until the product arrives. Conduct as much research as possible before hitting the buy button!
What Is Corsair's iCUE LINK? 4 Reasons to Upgrade
Corsair's new iCUE LINK makes building a new PC a doddle, and this is how it works.
The 6 Best Single-Board Computers for Retro Gaming
Retro games emulation is a popular use for SBCs, but which model should you choose? Here are the best options.
7 Reasons to Buy the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Small and powerful, yet power efficient, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W single-board computer offers a lot of possibilities.
The 10 Best Raspberry Pi LEGO Projects
Bring your motorized LEGO projects to life with the addition of a Raspberry Pi brain and these project ideas.