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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

A Raspberry Pi multiboot lets you pick Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, or MX Linux at startup without changing SD cards. If you own a Raspberry Pi, you can start several operating systems from a single boot ...

Christian has been writing about consumer technology since the mid-2000s, contributing to MakeUseOf, Linux Format, Tech Radar, Tom's Hardware, and others. He owns way too many Raspberry Pis. When not ...

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 ...