I’ve already covered many languages you can use with Raspberry Pi on this website (Python, C/C++, etc.). Node.js is another one you can try. Numerous libraries are available for it, so you can easily use the specific hardware on the Pi (GPIO, camera module, etc.). Let’s learn how to get started with it. Node.js is…
Setting up a good backup solution on any system is essential. You’ve spent hours installing and configuring everything, you may even be storing critical data on your Ubuntu server or computer, it isn’t the time to skip the backup configuration to save 15 minutes. I’ve been a system administrator for almost 20 years, so I’ll…
Ubuntu Desktop is probably the best alternative to Raspberry Pi OS for desktop use on a Raspberry Pi. It’s not as optimized as the official distribution, but it works really well and has a nicer interface. Let’s learn how to install it on your device, and get used to some of the differences. Ubuntu is…
The Raspberry Pi has so many uses, that sometimes it’s important to consider security steps in our projects. One great use is to install a firewall on the Raspberry Pi to protect the hosted services or data. In this article, I will show you how to install and use one easily. The easiest way to…
New versions of Python are released all the time, and there are generally several series available at the same time. Different applications on your system may have different requirements in terms of Python version, and the goal of this tutorial is to show you how to install and use the one you need (even if…
More and more devices can be used with Bluetooth, and interestingly, it’s not that complicated to use these Bluetooth devices with a Raspberry Pi (even without a desktop environment). So, if you have a Bluetooth mouse or speaker you’d like to use with your Pi, keep reading, and I’ll show you everything. On Raspberry Pi…
Linux is often used by developers (and it’s great for it, I used it myself for years). The default editors are fine for beginners, but if you’re working on serious projects, you’ll probably look for a better alternative. Today, we’ll see how to install PyCharm on Debian. PyCharm has a community version, available for free…
You can use a Raspberry Pi for almost anything these days, but network projects are generally my favorite. These projects can be quite useful, most don’t require any extra hardware, and the initial setup is generally pretty easy. Also, I’ve been a network administrator for years, so I guess I’m not necessarily objective here. Anyway,…
For a long time, root was the default user on Linux, but it’s now disabled on most distributions. If like me, you were used to it, this article will answer your questions and guide you with the new best practice. I’ll also show you some workarounds if you really need “root”. On Debian, using “sudo”…
There are many Raspberry Pi cases available for retro-gaming that look like the NES or the Saturn, for example. But this one is probably the most interesting to me. It’s a clone of the Nintendo Game Boy, with a Raspberry Pi Zero inside. The GPi Case 2W is very similar to the original Game Boy…