Your Pi is way more capable then you think it is.
The Pi Picos are tiny but capable, once you get used to their differences.
But if you want something a little more versatile, you may want to consider plugging a full-fledged computer into your TV.
The Sentinel Core board measures 170 x 170mm (6.7″ x 6.7″) and should fit into most computer cases designed for mini ITX boards. It has the dual 100-pin connector used to attach a Raspberry Pi CM5, ...
When I wrote about a DIY ESP32-S3 internet radio last week, "raspbeguy" commented he'd rather choose an ESP32-based DIY DAB+ ...
There were a plethora of tiny, local ISPs in the days of dial-up internet. Along with the big providers, many cities would ...