You can play chess against a machine on just about any computer, but that’s not nearly as fun as playing with real pieces. If you want to build a robot to play against for yourself, Maxim shows off a Raspberry Pi powered board.

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Homemade gnocchi is the epitome of comfort food, but it also takes a hell of a long time to make. To speed up the process, skip rolling out and cutting the dough and use a piping bag.

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When you set a goal for yourself, you might be tempted to picture an end result that you want to achieve. While ambitious, that also leaves quite a few steps out. Instead, focus on building habits that get you there.

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Making and bringing a single dish to a Thanksgiving dinner is no-sweat, but planning an entire feast is a completely different story. If you find yourself saddled with this daunting task and have no idea where to begin, this menu generator from The Kitchn is here to help.

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This week, Google released Google Home, a voice-controlled smart appliance, to compete with the surprisingly popular Amazon Echo. Both devices can play music, control your lights, and answer questions with nothing but your voice, but we wanted to see how Google’s new device stacked up against the established competition.

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