When I started using Raspberry Pi, SD cards were basically the only real option. Today, you can boot from USB drives, SSDs, and even NVMe. With so many choices available, picking the right one isn’t as obvious anymore. I’ve tried them all to help you figure it out. NVMe offers the best performance on supported…
I generally use APT to install apps on Raspberry Pi OS, but it isn’t always an option. That’s when you might want to consider Flatpak. In this guide, I’ll show you how to set it up and easily install awesome desktop apps. Flatpak is a universal package manager for Linux that installs desktop applications as…
It’s now possible to run more AI models on the Raspberry Pi than ever before. All you need are the right software tools that support the Pi’s architecture. I’ve gathered a few of the best ones, and today, I’ll share them with you. AI tools can be installed on the Raspberry Pi 5 to run…
If you’ve ever wished you had a device you could plug in for security and privacy, you’re in the right place. Today, I’ll show you how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a security stack that works whether you’re at home or on the go. Services like WireGuard, Pi-hole, and Unbound can be combined to…
I’ll be honest: Arch Linux has a bit of a reputation for being intimidating. But if you love experimenting and want total control over your Raspberry Pi, it’s actually a great choice. The catch? The standard Arch version won’t work on a Pi. You’ll need a special ARM build, and I’m going to walk you…
A new major release of Raspberry Pi OS just dropped. If you’re still on an old and crusty installation, what’s the best way to get the latest and greatest? In today’s post, I’ll show you the ideal way to do a clean upgrade from Bookworm (or older) to Trixie. The recommended way to upgrade Raspberry…
WireGuard and Tailscale are popular VPN servers that you can self-host on your Raspberry Pi. They sound similar at first glance, both being free and even using the same protocol, but which one should you run? I’ll help you understand the differences in simple terms. WireGuard is a traditional VPN server, whereas Tailscale is a…
We are possibly living in a new golden era of microcontrollers, tiny boards that can add computing power to everything around us. If you’re daydreaming about this kind of project, you’re probably wondering which microcontroller to use: an ESP32 or Raspberry Pi Pico. In this post, I’ll be comparing the key differences between them. The…
The Raspberry Pi ecosystem is rich with operating systems for the desktop, media centers, and even pentesting. But what about for embedded applications, like an automotive dashboard, robot, or factory controller, where other people will be using your device? Today, I’ll go over how to install an OS for this purpose called Apertis. Apertis is…
If your Raspberry Pi 5 is sitting there naked and exposed to the elements, it’s time to get it out from the cold and into a case that it deserves. However, when I examine the options, it’s not entirely clear what’s unique about each one and for whom it’s intended. So in this post, I’ll…
