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

It really does everything, if you let it.

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

The minuscule size of the Raspberry Pi Zero makes it perfect for hacks where size is a factor. For example, a small, standalone device for getting streaming audio into your speakers. The RPi Zero ...