Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a little bigger at home.

If you or someone you live with is the forgetful type who always forgets to turn devices off, this DIY outlet shutoff timer may be your next project to tackle. You just need basic electrical parts ...

[Karl] needed a programmable real-time clock for one of his projects. He considered adding an RTC chip, LCD screen, and some buttons for use with a microcontroller. That’s not necessarily hard, but it ...