Permacomputing is a concept and community of practice oriented around resilience and regenerativity in computer and network technology, inspired by permaculture. It encourages a sustainable approach to computing, maximizing hardware lifespans, minimizing energy use, and focusing on existing resources.
Raspberry Pi's share price surged after an X post linked the AI agent OpenClaw to increased demand. The article discusses the reasons behind the surge, the current state of Raspberry Pi hardware, and the security concerns surrounding OpenClaw.
A 6502 based laptop design. Specs include a 65C02 running at 8MHz, 46K RAM, BASIC in ROM, 65C22 VIA, 9" display, built-in keyboard, Compact Flash storage, 10000mAh battery, USB-C powered/charged, serial console, and an internal expansion slot. The project details the build process, current status, memory map, and custom BASIC commands.
The RTX 3090 offers a compelling combination of performance and 24GB of VRAM, making it a better choice for local LLM and AI workloads than newer Nvidia Blackwell GPUs like the RTX 5070 and even the RTX 5080, due to VRAM limitations and pricing.
The $69 NanoKVM-USB 4K brings high-res 60 FPS streaming to hobbyists, turning a pro sysadmin tool into a versatile gadget for the homelab. It allows for 4K video streaming and can be used for tasks beyond system administration, such as video playback and even gaming.
Train your neural network in TensorFlow or PyTorch, and run it inside CircuitPython using a single line of Python code.
Discussion thread about using a Seeed Studio reTerminal E1002 color ePaper display as a Home Assistant dashboard.
A better USB-to-serial adapter with a built-in screen. It supports baud rates from 1200 to 2 Mbit, all the while showing critical line status and traffic on its tiny yet full-featured monitor.
Nabu Casa is the company behind Home Assistant, offering cloud services, hardware, and supporting the open-source project. This article details their role and how they contribute to the smart home ecosystem.
