What if you could build a laptop that’s not only repairable but also endlessly upgradeable? In this breakdown, Jeff Geerling walks through how the Argon 40 OneUp, a modular laptop powered by the ...

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 ...

A Raspberry Pi is probably the last thing you'd think to bring on a trip, especially when your bag is already stuffed with phones, cameras, and other essential gadgets. But you might be surprised to ...

Type a sentence into the input bar at the top of the Serial Monitor and hit Enter to send it to the Wit.ai API. The console will log " Requesting TTS " followed by " Buffer ready, starting playback ," ...

Why Pi-based prototypes can fall apart in industrial environments, and how the BB-400 fixes every weak point. How onboard UPS, dual-power inputs, deterministic I/O, and industrial-grade networking ...

Sure, we may have constant access to AI chatbots on our smartphones, sitting accessibly in our pockets, lessening the need for a dedicated portable device. But what if I told you that rather than ...

Although home labs are versatile enough to accommodate any ol’ computing device, certain systems are far too underpowered for hardcore projects. Take the Raspberry Pi, for example. Sure, it can double ...

What if you could build your own personal AI companion, one that’s entirely offline, respects your privacy, and fits in the palm of your hand? brenpoly explores how a Raspberry Pi 5, a few carefully ...

It looks like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking. Here's how I mastered mine—and how you can, too.

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.