Once the premium option for data transfers and remote control for high-end audiovisual and other devices, FireWire (IEEE 1394) has been dying a slow death ever since Apple and Sony switched over to ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

I've been tempted by the RPi before, but this one might be the one I get. You're looking at what, ~$100 for a reasonably powerful Linux desktop with tons of community support? Really, the sticking ...

The Pi is great, but it isn't perfect for every application.

For over a decade, the Raspberry Pi has been the answer to anyone looking to get started with Linux without wrecking their main computer. You didn't have to deal with ...

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 ...

For an interactive kiosk, you need a full operating system. An Arduino or ESP32 can handle sensor input and LED strips, but rendering a 1080p game with touch input and audio requires a proper Linux ...