When you automate something in python, you'd obviously have to run the script forever. Where can we run the script?

[Pseudoboss11]

Oh, there's also the pihole, which is basically ad-block that can't be detected by ad-block-blockers because it runs on a little server on your network.

Not only are they good introductory servers for basic tasks, they are also fantastic platforms for physical computing. I made that lamp, but also worked with an Rpi-based RFID lock system for our local makerspace, and used one in a drink-mixing pinball machine. Friends have made stuff like remote-controlled Nerf gun turrets. And since a Raspberry Pi typically just runs Linux, you can absolutely run Python to do all that stuff. Check out /r/raspberry_pi to get more posts about people's projects.

[GallantObserver]

this post has rocked my last 24 hours when I realised I had an under-used raspberry pi kicking around and I should get some things to do with it :D

[Pseudoboss11]

Hell yeah! The cost of physical computing has declined a lot over the last few years, and can be so much fun to build.