Raspberry Pi projects can leverage the computing chops of the tiny SoC to build something very cool. In my college days, it was mostly about attaching a sensor to the Pi and then creating a device out of it. But as the computing prowess of Raspberry Pi grew, it became a perfect fit for self-hosted services. You can run customized operating systems on it, or apps that can help you switch to privacy-focused alternatives and save a lot of money on subscriptions.
The unpredictable nature of web services — be it availability, abrupt policy or pricing changes, or a sheer lack of concern for users — is why self-hosting is popular now. You can easily build any of these Raspberry Pi projects and save money on your cloud storage, credential protection, or document management subscriptions.
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