A decade ago, I was learning Linux through building projects for my own needs. One of the projects was a DIY CCTV system based on a Linux box – specifically, a user-friendly all-in-one package for ...

If there's one thing that homeowners should consider, it's security cameras. They're great not only for deterring would-be robbers from breaking into your home but also for checking in on your pets ...

Using the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B mini PC, you can easily create a sophisticated security camera system complete with a motion sensor. This setup will automatically send images taken using a ...

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new project published to the Hackster.io website this week providing details on how to build your very own Raspberry Pi IoT ...

The worst thing about holiday decorations is that while you could leave them up all year, your neighbors probably won’t like you very much for it. Christmas lights on your house are one thing, but as ...

The privacy trade-off is worth every penny ...

Raspberry Pi has released a high-quality camera module that attaches to its microcomputers for all kinds of photography-based projects. The sensor itself is a 12.3 megapixel Sony IMX477 with a 7.9mm ...

This Frigate server monitors my home and, unlike cloud-based alternatives, protects my privacy ...

While camera modules have become an integral part of the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, supporting various use cases from robotics and home automation/security to computer vision, they have only been around ...

Raspberry Pi has announced the third version of its Raspberry Pi Camera Module, which comes in four variants that start at $25 and features HDR imaging and autofocus for the first time. It's also ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...