This SBC can do more than run Home Assistant. Treat it as a small service hub, and its extra power finally makes sense.

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 ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Going x86 over ARM.

The original Raspberry Pi 5 is an exceptional little DIY desktop, but priced at $80, it’s also a bit more costly than some previous entries in the Pi family. For those seeking a more affordable Pi, ...

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a more compact, efficient way to organize your home lab or tech setup? Maybe you’re working with limited space in a small apartment, or you need something ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...