I installed Android TV on a Raspberry Pi and learned exactly where DIY hardware meets its limits.

An old TV, a Raspberry Pi, and a setup that beats every streaming box on the market.

But if you want something a little more versatile, you may want to consider plugging a full-fledged computer into your TV.

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...