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I stopped recommending Raspberry Pis for most projects, here's what I suggest instead
Mini PC checks out for most projects.
Single-board computers taught me what I actually need, and it's less than I thought
Explore the lightweight, minimalist world of single-board computers and their impact on my self-hosted experiments.
6 microcontroller projects that used to require a full SBC running Linux
We used to need SBCs for these projects; modern microcontrollers handle them more easily and inexpensively while being easier to maintain.
PiKVM was overkill until I realized what else it could do
I built my PiKVM for emergencies, but it’s quickly turned into the tool that keeps my server and my patience from falling apart.
Someone built a Windows 98-powered smart toaster, and you toast bread by running an EXE
Just hope it doesn't BSOD mid-toast.
I use my Raspberry Pi with Proxmox, but not in the way you think
My Raspberry Pi may be too underpowered to run Proxmox, but it's still useful for my home lab
6 things I always do after setting up a new SBC (and you should too)
These quick post-setup habits will help you prepare any new single-board computer to be faster, safer, and easier to manage long term.
5 unconventional Raspberry Pi projects
Tired of building NAS, retro gaming systems, and Pi-hole projects with your Raspberry Pi? Here are some useful, lesser-known alternatives
4 Raspberry Pi alternatives that actually make sense in 2026
Not every DIY project needs a Raspberry Pi
I automated half my digital life with just a Raspberry Pi and Cron jobs
The other half is pending further updates...
Raspberry Pi wants you to buy the Pi 5, but the Pi 4 is still the smarter purchase
Raspberry Pi 5 may be faster, but the Raspberry Pi Model 4B is cheaper, easier to build around, and ideal for most home lab projects.
The PicoIDE is a Raspberry Pi-powered drive emulator to save your aging hardware
It even has a cute little screen.
The Raspberry Pi Pico can do something the full Pi can't, and nobody talks about it
The tiny Pico has some niche advantages over full-fledged Raspberry Pi boards
A Raspberry Pi with a portable monitor makes a better travel companion than a laptop
I get a lighter, more flexible travel setup than a laptop for writing, tinkering, and offline work.
I turned a Raspberry Pi into the best Moonlight streaming box for my TV
This Raspberry Pi 4 Moonlight setup made my TV the easiest way to stream games from my PC, controller in hand.
I built a personal cloud with an SBC and I wish I’d done it differently
Lessons learned from building a personal cloud on an SBC, and what I’d change for stability, storage, and access.
Why I’m sticking with the Raspberry Pi 4 instead of the Pi 5
Even now, I still rely on my Raspberry Pi 4 boards because they’re stable, efficient, and perfectly suited to always-on home lab jobs.
This DIY Raspberry Pi bedside device saves your nighttime notes without a phone
No more doom scrolling in the early hours of the morning.