The new Raspberry Pi OS version (codename “Trixie”) is now officially available. While it’s recommended to install a new version fresh, it’s still possible to try an upgrade an existing installation on non-critical systems. Let’s discuss your options here. As a general rule, it’s always risky to upgrade from one major version to the next…
If you are used to other systems where creating desktop shortcuts is a breeze, this process might be a mystery to you after switching to Raspberry Pi OS. Don’t worry it isn’t very complicated, just follow the steps I will share with you in this tutorial. If an app shortcut is available in the main…
When you run projects on a Raspberry Pi, it doesn’t take long before you realize it needs a way to keep you in the loop. Maybe it’s a sensor that spots motion, a script that finishes a backup, or a temperature spike you want to know about. Over the years, I’ve tested different ways to…
Recently, I have been wondering if there are ways to generate extra passive income with my Raspberry Pi. I came across various methods, but I settled on one that wouldn’t require much of my time. In this post, I’ll show you how to give it a try yourself using EarnApp. Installing EarnApp on a Raspberry…
Have you always dreamed of having a family NAS with your backups and movies? But you do not necessarily have the budget for that? Raspberry Pi allows you to do that at a lower cost, and I will give you all the details in this post. To use a Raspberry Pi as a file server,…
I kept hearing about Docker for Raspberry Pi, but didn’t really understand the hype until I saw what it could actually do. It turns out you can run all kinds of apps in isolated containers, without messing up your system. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. These projects are all easy to…
If you’re looking for a simple way to turn your Raspberry Pi into a powerful home automation hub, openHABian is an excellent choice. It’s an optimized Raspberry Pi setup for openHAB that handles most of the tricky configuration steps for you. I recently tested it, and I’ll walk you through the process in this guide….
Even though Minecraft is the most popular game of all time, with over 200M copies sold, it isn’t easy to install on all devices. As a Raspberry Pi owner, you use Linux on a specific architecture that isn’t supported by the developers. So, how do you get Minecraft on your Pi? The official Minecraft launcher…
So you’ve started retro-gaming on Raspberry Pi, but for some reason, the game you’re emulating doesn’t play the way you remember. Is there anything you can do to improve how it runs on your Raspberry Pi? Definitely, and in this post, I’ll share with you my tested techniques. Emulation performance on a Raspberry Pi can…
I’ve tested numerous lightweight Linux distros on Raspberry Pi over the years, and some really stand out when it comes to speed and simplicity. If you’re tired of slow systems, here are the ones that worked best for me (and a few I’d avoid). The best lightweight Linux distros I recommend for Raspberry Pi are…
