Build a voice assistant on Raspberry Pi using ElevenLabs and Open Meteo, so you get live forecasts hands free.

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In brief: A couple in the UK has become the first people in the country to heat their home using a small data center in their shed, part of a trial scheme for low-income households to transition to ...

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 — ...

So, you’re thinking about getting into smart home stuff, huh? It can seem a bit much at first, but it’s actually pretty doable. We’re going to look at setting up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 3, ...

Want to gain privacy, online security, and freedom on your Raspberry Pi? We explain how to use a VPN for Raspberry Pi to encrypt your internet connection and bypass online restrictions. Whether you ...

Have you ever felt like your smart home setup is more chaotic than convenient? With countless devices, apps, and cloud services vying for your attention, managing it all can feel overwhelming. Enter ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...