If you haven't heard of the Raspberry Pi, you should probably read up on it. The Raspberry Pi is a small computer about the size of a credit card (see picture below). What's so special about this computer? Well for starters, it's a fully functioning computer that can fit in the palm of your hand. Next, it can use your existing television as a monitor which cuts down on the cost. Also, it can be connected to your existing wi-fi and bluetooth devices using an inexpensive dongle plugged into the usb ports. Lastly, it only costs $35. Yes, you read that correctly $35.
If you have children and would like to introduce them to the world of computers, I would definitely recommend purchasing a Raspberry Pi. If you haven't noticed yet, there is a big campaign to boost student's interest in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) areas and this little computer may just do the trick. There are plenty of cool activities for students to learn as they explore many different areas. While completing the projects, students will learn how to write code, troubleshoot the computer, and most of all have lots of fun! Best of all, one of the main features is the Raspberry Pi is so inexpensive that if it gets broken, you're only out of $35 as compared to hundreds or even thousands for traditional desktop or laptop computers.
If you don't have kids, you too can have fun while exploring the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi. There are plenty of do-it-yourself projects available using just a quick Google search. Some of the projects I'm personally intrigued with are hosting your own personal and private cloud, home automation, and home security. If you like to tinker with electronics in your spare time, this may be of interest to you. And to top it all off, depending on the project you may be able to save money in the process. What's not to like about that? For more information, please visit the Raspberry Pi site at the following link: https://www.raspberrypi.org/
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