Your junk drawer is five weekend projects short of a smart home.

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 ...

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 ...

In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...

These days, it seems like everything, even your usual everyday-use objects such as refrigerators and plugs, can be enhanced with smart home technology. Many grueling day-to-day tasks that used to take ...

Home Assistant is free and open source home automation software that allows you to control and interact with smart home gadgets. You can install the software on a ...

Smart home frameworks, broadly speaking, are meant to give you a greater degree of control over the features and functions of your home via interconnected devices. No matter how prevalent smart home ...

I didn't expect this little box to become responsible for my entire house.

Makers and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in building their very own high-tech garden might be interested to know that the latest MagPi magazine issue #117 is now available offering you ideas and ...

Raspberry Pi boards have helped hobbyists get computing projects started for very little money down. However, knowing how ...

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 ...

A Raspberry Pi has long been a popular option for home projects because these single-board computers are highly customizable ...