Best High-Endurance microSD Cards for Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant
Regular microSD cards weren’t built for Home Assistant’s constant writes. Three high-endurance capacities, plus when to skip SD entirely and boot from USB instead.
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi vs Mini PC for a Self-Hosted AI Server: Which Should You Buy in 2026?
An honest comparison of Raspberry Pi and mini PC hardware for running local AI chatbots and models at home – where the Pi actually works, where it falls apart, and what to buy instead once you outgrow it.
9 Raspberry Pi Projects Worth Building in 2026 (Beyond Pi-hole)
Nine practical Raspberry Pi projects beyond ad-blocking – what hardware each one needs, how hard it actually is to set up, and whether it is worth your weekend.
How to Turn a Raspberry Pi Into a Home Server: The Complete 2026 Setup Guide
A start-to-finish guide to turning a Raspberry Pi into a real home server: which model and storage to buy, headless setup, Docker, file sharing, and the point where you should graduate to a mini PC instead.
7 Best Bluetooth Controllers for Raspberry Pi Gaming in 2026
A fully realized Pi64 retro gaming build running Recalbox V10 is one of the most rewarding home lab projects you can complete — but sourcing Bluetooth controllers that actually work is the hardest part. This guide covers the 7 best Bluetooth gamepads for a complete Pi64 setup, with real compatibility notes for Sega Saturn, PS1, arcade, and more.
Cheapest Raspberry Pi Guitar Amp Modeler Rig Under $250 in 2026
Complete shopping list for the most affordable functional Pi-based amp modeler rig. Cover: Pi 4 2GB vs Pi 5 4GB tradeoff at this budget, Behringer UCA222 ($20) vs UMC22 ($55) audio interface choice, microSD card minimum,