Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? We tell you how to transform an old PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

Sometimes the right tool for the right job appears almost out of nowhere. That was certainly the case for [Jonathan] who came across an unusual but well-designed robot at a secondhand shop. The ...

Do some spring cleaning and find that old Pi you have and put it to use ...

Every year, math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, a date whose digits represent the first three digits of the ...

Technology from Cambridge superchip architect Arm is proving literally out of this world for SpaceTech pioneers, including NASA. Stephen Ozoigbo, Head of Government Partnerships & Ecosystems, Arm ...

The Raspberry Pi 5 is several times faster than previous models of the compact and cheap computer. For less than a couple ...

As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple ...

Linux has two ways to do memory compression – zram and zswap – but you rarely hear about the second. The Register compares and contrasts them. Better to try to make the most of what you've already got ...

It's Day 1 at embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg. Here we report on new tech and industry trends in the embedded systems industry.

Raspberry Pi MicroSD Card (32GB or larger) MicroUSB Cable (data-capable) Computer with Windows, macOS, or Linux and internet access Now you are all set! The app is straightforward. You can either send ...

The personal technology industry, now run by some of the worst human beings on earth, was started by dreamers.

The Raspberry Pi Pico is inexpensive and yet powerful. One of its best features is the Programmable Input Output system (PIO), a highly flexible interface unit that can be programmed with assembler ...