Recent Articles

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How the Success of Maker Platforms Paved the Way for OpenSFF

A look at the goals and strategies that led to the success of Arduino, Adafruit Industries, and Raspberry Pi, and what OpenSFF can learn from their stories.

Bert Varias

November 05, 2025

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Smoothening the Edges: How OpenSFF Can Enhance Edge Solutions

Learn about the fascinating world of edge computing and how OpenSFF can help make more serviceable and longer-lasting edge devices.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

October 15, 2025

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Mini PC, Major Fragmentation: How OpenSFF Can Simplify Small Computers for Everyone

Explore the current mini PC landscape and learn how OpenSFF can unify this beloved form factor.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

September 29, 2025

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Welcoming Data Back Home: The Resurgence of On-premise Servers

Learn about the recent cloud repatriation in enterprises and how OpenSFF can help businesses bring their data back on-site.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

September 24, 2025

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A Brief History of Home Servers, Part 2: The Modern Era

We go over the rise of virtualization and the open software adopted by home server enthusiasts, as well as the current challenges and the future of the hobby.

Bert Varias

September 06, 2025

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A Brief History of Home Servers, Part 1: From BBS to Broadband

Look back at the decades of tinkering, community building, and digital independence that shaped home servers.

Bert Varias

September 01, 2025

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Specced for Sustainability: How OpenSFF Can Help Reduce E-waste

Learn about our uphill battle against e-waste and how OpenSFF's open hardware standard can help.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

August 18, 2025