Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

3 DIY projects you can do to create a smart home with an Arduino board.

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

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 — ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

R2D2-themed housing for Google Home Mini (Left) and Echo Dot 4 Gen 4 and 5 (Right) on a black background - Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock 3D printing is often relegated to simply producing plastic ...

Not sure if this is the right forum, but wanted to share the extremely satisfying tale of how I made a dumb heater/AC unit into everything I wished it could be. I'll share some links to resources in ...

Customization is king for home security systems, and that's why I'm a huge fan of DIY security kits that let you install your ...