Moe Long
Moe Long is an editor, writer, and tech buff with a particular appreciation for Linux, Raspberry Pis, and retro gaming. Writing online since 2013, Moe has bylines at MakeUseOf, TechBeacon, DZone, SmartHomeBeginner, DEV.to, DVD Netflix, and Electropages. You can read his writings on film and pop culture at Cup of Moe, check out his tech reviews, guides, and tutorials at Tech Up Your Life, and hear his thoughts on movies on the Celluloid Fiends podcast. Aside from writing and editing, Moe has an online course, the Beginner's Guide to Affiliate Blogging From Scratch. When he's not hammering away at his keyboard, he enjoys running, reading, watching cinema, listening to vinyl, and playing with his dog Sebastian.
How to Pick the Best Single Board Computer to Fit Your Needs
From community size to I/O, price, and processing power, here's what you need to consider when buying a single board computer to fit your needs. Check out this SBC buying guide check list!
How to Install Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi 4
Get hands-on with Raspberry Pi Ubuntu, from installation to first set up. Ubuntu remains one of the best Raspberry Pi distros, and a Ubuntu desktop with the Raspberry Pi 4 is no exception. Find out how to install Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi, and if you should use Ubuntu on the Pi 4!
How to Install Plasma Bigscreen OS for the Raspberry Pi 4 - Review and Tutorial
Learn how to install Plasma Bigscreen OS for the Raspberry Pi 4! This KDE-based Linux operating system is a DIY smart TV OS for the Pi4 that includes a ten-foot interface and Mycroft AI smart voice assistant for a smart home hub and entertainment PC all-in-one.
Best COVID-19 Inspired Maker Projects
Check out the best COVID-19 inspired maker projects, from face touching deterrents to coronavirus slappers for staying inside, staying safe, staying inspired, and continuing to get your DIY on in the age of coronavirus.
How to Install Batocera on the Odroid XU4 - Odroid XU4 Retro Gaming Emulation
Find out how to install Batocera on the Odroid XU4 for a Linux retro gaming OS that runs RetroArch with the EmulationStation frontend. The Odroid XU4 is one of the best single-board computers for retro gaming, and Batocera is a great gaming distro.
How to Install Batocera on the ASUS Tinker Board
Learn how to install Batocera on the ASUS Tinker Board for a user-friendly retro gaming OS. Batocera is a Linux-based retro gaming emulation operating system that pairs perfectly with the ASUS Tinker Board for a fun multimedia console.
Stay Inside Stay Inspired: Easy Quick Maker Projects
Check out the best quick, easy maker projects that you can build in an afternoon to stay inside, stay safe, stay at home, stay creative, and stay inspired!
How to Install Airsonic on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install Airsonic on the Raspberry Pi for a personal media streamer perfect for a DIY Spotify. Airsonic is a free, open-source fork of Subsonic.
How to Install Subsonic on Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install Subsonic on the Raspberry Pi for a DIY music, movies, and TV show streaming server. Create a low-power homelab media server with Subsonic on the Raspberry Pi.
Elegoo Saturn 3D Printer Review - You're Gonna Need a Bigger Desk
The Elegoo Saturn LED photocurning resin 3D printer is a large 3D printer. With a bigger build volume than the Elegoo Mars Pro, as well as innovations such as a revamped resin tank and Ethernet connectivity for remote printing, it's a brilliant resin 3D printer with exquisite quality. Learn more in out Elegoo Saturn review!
Best Raspberry Pi Programming Resources
Check out the best Raspberry Pi programming resources you can use, from text editors such as Leafpad and GNU Nano, to multi-language IDEs like Geany, and Java IDEs such as BlueJ and Greenfoot.
Best SBCs for NAS Use
Check out the best SBC for NAS use, from the Raspberry Pi to the UDOO Bolt, and everything in between! From single-board NAS considerations to the benefits of using a maker board as a home server, this is what you need to know.
Coronavirus Inspires Maker, Tech Innovation
While the coronavirus is truly nasty, makers and the tech industry are reacting positively. DIYers have concocted clever projects in response to the coronavirus, and the tech industry as a whole is embracing remote work.
Best SBC for Retro Gaming Emulation
Single-board computers can be great for retro gaming and running ROMs for various systems. Check out the best SBC for emulation, from the Raspberry Pi to the RockPro64, ASUS Tinker Board, Odroid XU4, Odroid N2 and H2, UDOO Bolt, and more!
Raspberry Pi Smart Home Hub
Learn how to make a DIY Raspberry Pi smart home hub with the likes of Home Assistant or Hass.io, OpenHAB, and more!
Best Disney 3D Printables You can Make at Home
Check out the best Disney 3D prints you can make, from Disney princesses to Gargoyles, Darkwing Duck, The Rocketeer, and even 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 3D printable designs!
Getting Started with Arduino Servo
Learn how to get started with servo motors on Arduino, from what a servo is to how to connect a servo to an Arduino, and programming servos for Arduino mircocontrollers.
Basic Doesn't Mean Bad - Why Easy Maker Projects Rock
Beginner-friendly maker projects can be great for the instant gratification they afford, and how they manage to empower and encourage our DIY journey. Learn why basic Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and other maker projects aren't bad and are instead awesome!