5 DIY Home Decor Tips With LED Strips and Smart Lights
For centuries we've been living under the yellowish hue of incandescent bulbs, but no longer. Cheap, bright, multicolored LEDs has given us an entirely new visual dimension to play with home decor.
Arduino Buying Guide: Which Board Should You Get?
There are so many different kinds of Arduino boards out there, you'd be forgiven for being confused. Which should you buy for your project? Let us help, with this Arduino buying guide!
DIY Smart Home Sensors with Arduino, MySensors and OpenHAB
Smart home sensors cost a ridiculous amount of money. Wiring a whole house is the domain of those with silly amounts of disposable income. Let’s build our own with MySensors.
iDea Pico Portable Wireless Projector Review and Giveaway
I'll be honest: I was skeptical about Pico projectors until getting my hands on this iDea Pico. It's tiny, portable, and makes me want to go camping just so I can use it.
The Ultimate Way to Embed Any Link on Your Website With Embedly
Creating unique content is so hard nowadays. Embedly really helps you to stand out.
Meet the Arduino Killer: ESP8266
What if I told you a there's an Arduino-compatible dev board with built-in Wi-Fi for less than $10? Well, there is.
The Big MakeUseOf Christmas Gadget Bundle Giveaway
This year, we've decided to try something new: welcome to the first of hopefully many gadget bundle giveaways!
With Find My Stuff, Nothing Will Ever Go Missing Again
Keeping track of your important possessions with a low energy Bluetooth tracker beacon has never been simpler or more affordable.
Voyo V2 Windows 10 Mini-PC Review and Giveaway
Not only is the Voyo V2 an attractive Windows 10 mini PC, it also features a battery for portable use. It's available now for a little over $100 from GearBest.com - should you grab one?
OpenHAB Beginner's Guide Part 2: ZWave, MQTT, Rules and Charting
OpenHAB, the open source home automation software, far exceeds the capabilities of other home automation systems on the market – but it's not easy to get set up. In fact, it can be downright frustrating.
Pipo X9 Hybrid Windows 10 and Android Mini-PC Review and Giveaway
I promise you that the Pipo X9 is unlike any device you've seen before. It transcends labels and attempts to carve a niche, but is it a niche that anyone will want?
5 Ways to Be Alerted If Your Kids Are Home From School
Technology has brought about many ways to do this – some more cheaply and easily than others. Here's 5 ways you can set up alerts that let you know your kids have gotten home safe and sound.
Getting Started with OpenHAB Home Automation on Raspberry Pi
OpenHAB is a mature, open source home automation platform that runs on a variety of hardware and is protocol agnostic, meaning it can connect to nearly any home automation hardware on the market today.
E-Blue Budget Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review and Giveaway
A good keyboard can make the difference between a productive computing experience and a frustrating one. Today we take a look at the E-Blue K727, with some essential gaming features and some frivolous ones.
3D Printing on a Budget: M3D Micro Review and Giveaway
A fully assembled consumer friendly 3D printer is now within your grasp: the M3D Micro, available now for just $350. We've finally got our hands on one, and it's actually pretty good.
Inateck MercuryBox Portable Speakers Review and Giveaway
15 hours playback, the latest Bluetooth low power technologies, powerful sound, and a sleek, durable design. Say hello to the Inateck MercuryBox.
Make An Auto-Locking Office Door with Smartphone Proximity Sensor
We'll be setting up a Raspberry Pi with a Bluetooth adapter to be on the lookout for when your smartphone is out of range, and snap a relay into action to lock the door.
Don't Lose Anything: Pebblebee Tracker Review and Giveaway
I lose my keys at least once a week. If you're anything like me, the Pebblebee Honey may be the solution you've been waiting for.
How to Get the IMAX Experience in Your Living Room (On a Budget)
Why do people still go to movie theaters? Some argue it's for innovations like IMAX, but this is a moot point when you can get the IMAX experience at home on a budget.
Parrot Bebop Drone and Sky Controller Review and Giveaway
Soar through the sky and see the unseeable with fantastic aerial photos and smooth videos: this is the Bebop Drone and Sky Controller.