Stop wasting your Raspberry Pi: 5 pro projects you should try next

If your Raspberry Pi is just sitting there running a static dashboard or looping a retro game, you're barely scratching the surface of its capabilities. With the Pi 4 and Pi 5 bringing serious power to the table, there's no reason not to explore projects that push performance, expand your skills, and actually do something useful (or just plain cool). Here are five standout projects that make the most of your Pi’s potential — and might become permanent fixtures in your setup.