Getting started with a Raspberry PI can feel daunting, especially with so many peripherals and projects out there. This was the project that got me started, and it is still a great beginner project ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

The CM5 offers two standard ways of connecting more sophisticated devices in hardware – the Serial Peripheral Interface or SPI bus and the I2C or I-⁠squared-C bus. In addition there is a Linux driver ...

The Raspberry Pi is a popular minicomputer for tech hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, largely because of the creative ways you can put it to use. You can use it to design smart home systems, as an ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...