I’ve tested just about every retro gaming system on Raspberry Pi, and I keep coming back to Recalbox. It’s simple, fast, and perfect if you want to start playing quickly. If you’re not sure how to install it or add your games, I’ll show you exactly how to do it step by step. RecalBox is…
When I got my first Raspberry Pi camera, I honestly had no idea where to start. If you’re feeling the same, you’re going to love this. I’ve rounded up some fun and surprisingly easy projects you’ll actually want to build. The camera module on the Raspberry Pi is not limited to taking photos. Many projects…
I grew up in the 80s, so what we now call “retro games” were all my childhood. You know, blowing into cartridges, pixelated graphics, and the NES Zapper to play Duck Hunt. So running those same games on a tiny Raspberry Pi was really exciting to me. But once RetroPie was installed… nothing. They don’t…
I’ve learned the hard way that unplugging a Raspberry Pi without shutting it down properly can damage your SD card. You think it won’t happen to you, but one thoughtless pull of the plug can corrupt your system. So let me show you the simple ways I safely shut down or reboot my Pi to…
I’ll be honest, I’ve bought Raspberry Pi HATs I barely used. Some looked amazing on paper but didn’t fit my projects at all. With so many boards out there, it’s easy to get distracted, so I decided to focus only on the ones that truly make a difference. The best Raspberry Pi HATs to try…
I recently set up HOOBS on my Raspberry Pi to handle a few home automation tasks, and honestly, it was better than I expected. The interface feels clean and polished. If you’re curious about running it on your Pi, I’ll show you how to get it up and running quickly. HOOBS provides repositories for most…
I still remember the first time I tried to install a camera on my Raspberry Pi. I thought it would be plug and play, but I quickly realized I had no clue what to enable or configure. If you’re feeling the same, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through every step so you can get your…
Home Assistant is one of the most useful things you can run on a Raspberry Pi. It lets you control all your smart devices from one place, with tons of customization options. I’ve set it up more times than I can count, so here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to help you do it easily too….
They did it again. After the official Raspberry Pi SD card and SSD, there are now official USB flash drives. Is that worth more than a generic USB stick with the Raspberry Pi logo on it? Let’s find out. Raspberry Pi is now selling official USB flash drives to its users. Available in 128GB or…
I’ve used OpenMediaVault a lot in my work as a sysadmin, and I can tell you: it’s solid. If you want a reliable way to turn your Raspberry Pi into a file server, it’s one of the best options out there. I’ll walk you through how to get started. OpenMediaVault is a network-attached storage (NAS)…
