Single-Board Computers are a godsend for tinkerers who want a tiny yet capable companion for their DIY projects, and there are tons of SBC models that bring their own unique features to the table.

The new model is two or three times faster than its 4-year-old predecessor. And it includes the Raspberry Pi Foundation's first in-house chip. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...