Recent DIY trends show makers increasingly turning to ESP32 microcontrollers and Arduino platforms for smart home projects, replacing costlier or overpowered setups like Raspberry Pi in many cases.

Cheap and cheerful.

After the best action camera? We’ve spotted a DJI deal on Amazon that might be up your street – the DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo is now down to $199 on Amazon, from $289. While it’s not the ...

If you wanted to host a website, you could use any one of a number of online services, or spin up a server on a spare ...

With MCUs becoming increasingly more powerful it was only a matter of time before they would enable some more serious ...

If you haven’t heard, point-and-shoot cameras are trendy again. Gen Zers are steering clear of interchangeable-lens cameras and temporarily putting down their camera-equipped smartphones to capture ...

In this post, we will see how to disable your webcam or the integrated camera in Windows 11/10 using the Device Manager. Most laptops today come with a built-in integrated web camera, useful for video ...

Suffering from spotty Wi-Fi in parts of your home? The right mesh network setup can help bring seamless connectivity to every corner. Here's how to optimize your internet connection. I’ve been working ...

If you live in an apartment building, you need to know these rules about where you can put security cams. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the Start menu, upgrade your security, and much more. I've been testing PC and ...