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Slightly Smaller, Just as Powerful: Raspberry Pi Launches Pi 3 Model A+

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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November 15th, 2018November 15th, 2018

It’s been a while since Raspberry Pi has updated their Model A board — four years, specifically. Their new release, announced today, takes the Pi 1 Model A+ and bumps it up to Pi 3 specs, incorporating the same 64-bit quad core processor with 1.4Ghz clock speed and 2.4/5Ghz wireless networking as their flagship Pi […]

Top Tips to Tighten Security on Your Homebrew IoT Projects

By Brian Lough

Brian Lough

Brian is a software developer by trade who got into Arduino development after discovering the esp8266 chip. He posts on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezJOfu7OtqGzd5xrP3q6WA) and instructables. He lives in Ireland with his fiancée, daughter, and two dogs.

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By Tony DiCola

Tony DiCola

Tony DiCola is a software engineer experienced in cloud services and embedded systems such as Arduino, RasPi, and MicroPython.

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July 26th, 2018April 6th, 2023

Lock it down! Protect yourself and your IoT projects with these easy-to-implement tips.

Putting Linux on a Payphone Is Like Giving a Mouse a Cookie

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

June 5th, 2018June 5th, 2018

This project simply wanted more and more and more

2 Simple Linux Tricks to Code Like a Pro

By Aaron Newcomb

Aaron Newcomb

AARON NEWCOMB Aaron Newcomb has been a maker since he was eight years old and he co-hosts several video podcasts about open source software, making, Google and Android. He is @aaronnewcomb on all the social networks. He currently works at NetApp, Inc.

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November 10th, 2017November 9th, 2017

Linux is a powerful open source operating system that has been around for many years. These helpful tips will make it easier to use.

Getting Started with Raspberry Pi using the WD Labs PiDrive

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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@garethb2

January 13th, 2017January 13th, 2017

Donald Bell offers a brief tutorial on setting up a Raspberry Pi computer and a project-partitioned hard drive.

Familiarize Yourself with These 7 Dev Board Features

By Kipp Bradford

Kipp Bradford

Kipp Bradford is a technology consultant and entrepreneur with a passion for making things. He is the Senior Design Engineer and Lecturer in Engineering at Brown University, where he teaches several engineering design and entrepreneurship courses. Kipp is also on the Technical Advisory Board for Make Magazine.

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February 18th, 2016March 23rd, 2016

Get an overview of all the features of a typical dev board.