Kali Linux is an open-source Linux distribution, based on Debian, that includes all apps for security experts and penetration testing. I tested it on my Raspberry Pi, and will share what I learned in this article. Kali Linux is available directly in Raspberry Pi Imager, under “Other specific-purpose OS” in the “Choose OS” list. It…
LibreELEC is a light distribution, perfect for the Raspberry Pi, with only one goal: run Kodi to turn your Pi into a media center. It’s currently the best solution to do this, and I’ll guide you to set it up in a few steps. LibreELEC is available in Raspberry Pi Imager, so it can be…
Finding the IP address on a Raspberry Pi is often one of the first steps to take after any fresh installation, or maybe even after a reboot. Unfortunately, it’s not the easiest thing to do, especially if you are new to this or don’t have a display. Let’s see how to do this. In the…
As with the iPhone, PlayStation, and most technology products, you don’t want to buy a Raspberry Pi if a new model comes out next week. Unlike Apple products, Raspberry Pi releases are not announced each year in a massive press conference, so let me share the information we have so far about the latest Raspberry…
There is nothing worse, we’re excited to try a new project, flashing the SD card, anticipating that feeling of success… and then, nothing. The Raspberry Pi won’t even start. I’ve been there, and I’m here to help. Let me list the most common issues and explain what you can do about them. In general, the…
Node-RED is a powerful tool that is often used on Raspberry Pi, but weirdly is no longer available by default on Raspberry Pi OS. If you’re looking to install it on your Pi but are unsure where to start, this is the tutorial you are looking for. I’ll guide you through the entire process step-by-step….
I know from experience that managing a Linux server from the command-line interface can be daunting. I worked as a system administrator for years with people in my team who were using Linux for the first time. If you are in a similar situation, you might be wondering if installing a GUI would make everything…
Wondering if it’s possible to play Roblox, that super popular game, on your Raspberry Pi computer? It’s time to answer this question, and I’ll explore several solutions to play on Raspberry Pi. In short, Roblox is not officially supported on Linux and therefore cannot run natively on Raspberry Pi with the default operating system. However,…
The “date” command on Linux is not a hard one to remember, but mastering its use with the various options and formats available can be a challenge. I’ll show you how to easily print yesterday’s date and give you a few tips to get exactly what you need. The easiest way to print yesterday’s date…
OpenCV is often used to promote Raspberry Pi capacities. Even if the Raspberry Pi is a cheap piece of hardware, showing it with a camera, using artificial intelligence and electronics is pretty impressive. But before doing all of this, you have to set it up correctly, and it isn’t straightforward for beginners. That’s why I…