Piper has announced the next version of its Raspberry Pi-powered DIY computer building kit for kids. A few years back, the San Francisco-based education technology startup debuted its first Piper ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Welcome once again to DIY PC, a regular feature customized for PC ...

Building the right computer for your needs isn’t a difficult task, but finding the right parts and knowing if they all blend well when working together is where the problem is. That’s why the web has ...

A lot of wire wrapping went into the Magic-1 homebrew CPU Some people like to build their own computers. A smaller number like to modify them to boost the speed of the processor and make them more ...

Kano’s mission is to usher in the next wave of computer knowledge across the globe. “Just as the first PC revolution was about making computers simple for everyone to use, the next revolution is going ...

In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

Knob controllers can control volume settings, scroll through web pages, and help edit movies among other uses. You can buy a commercial one from Griffin Technology for $45 or build one yourself with ...

The developer behind the open source CutiePi tablet is taking aim at the laptop space with a new DIY mini-laptop. The Penkesu Computer is features a 7.9 inch widescreen display, a 48-key ortholinear ...

A dumpster diver wowed internet users with their clever DIY computer project. After sourcing various PC parts from their dumpster-diving adventures, the original poster was able to build their own ...

Want a fully functional laptop that works out of the box? There are plenty to choose from. Want a model that you can upgrade? That’s a bit tougher to find: some modern laptops don’t even let you ...

Some people like to build their own computers. A smaller number like to modify them to boost the speed of the processor and make them more powerful. Then there is an elite for whom building a modern ...