There are all sorts of variations on Raspberry Pi-powered home automation systems
, but ARM Tutorials shows off a pretty simple project that uses Twitter as the backbone.
Build a Twitter-Based Home Automation System with a Raspberry Pi
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Cursor Lock Keeps Your Cursor On One Monitor While Gaming
Windows: If you have a dual-monitor setup, you’ve probably noticed when cursor drift takes you out of the game. Cursor Lock prevents this by keeping your mouse input locked to one monitor.
What Car Should You Buy To Replace Your Diesel Volkswagen?
As Volkswagen’s diesel-cheating saga finally starts moving toward resolution after seven months, the automaker will offer to buy back some 500,000 TDI diesel cars and compensate owners. There are going to be a lot of folks with money to burn on another ride. If that includes you, here are some vehicles to consider if you plan on replacing your TDI.
This Map Shows How Much Money School Districts Spend on Each Student
Some school districts spend more per student than others, and that, as you can imagine, directly affects the resources students and teachers have at each school. This map points out the disparities between school districts in every state.
Build a Deck for Less Than $900
A low-level deck beautifies your outdoor space and can increase the value of your home. And it might not be as difficult to DIY as you might think.
Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Sleep
You’d think the human race would have sleep down to a science by now, but many of us are still sleeping poorly (and so we need top 10 guides to getting better sleep
). Part of the problem is we have outdated information and beliefs about this all-important health need. Let’s set the facts straight. Here are 10 things you might have been told about sleep but aren’t completely true.
Saturday’s Best Deals: Kindle Bestsellers, Pebble Time, Waffle Iron, and More
Popular Kindle books, a cheap Fire tablet, and Pebble Time smart watches kick off Saturday’s best deals.
Use Egg Wrappers Instead of Tortillas for Protein-Packed Sandwiches
Pinwheel sandwiches are beautiful and easy to make. If you’re avoiding wheat or just want to vary your sandwich wrapper, try using eggs.
Everything You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
This week, we explained everything you could possibly need to know about medical marijuana. When it can help and when it can’t, how to get access to it, and some of the ways it’s used to treat serious conditions, despite its current sadly under-researched state.
How to Host a Game of Thrones Fantasy League Draft
Game of Thrones has so many characters, plot lines, alliances, and events that the drama unfolds like a season of your favorite sport. In fact, it’s possible to turn the show into a fantasy football-like draft. Here’s how.
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