With RedHat dropping support for CentOS, choosing a good alternative operating system is challenging. Fortunately, the Linux community is strong and brings us Alma Linux, a forever free enterprise-grade Linux OS focused on stability and long-term support. Even better news, it’s now available on Raspberry Pi! Alma Linux has been tested for Raspberry Pi 3,…
VMware ESXi is a virtualization system that allows us to run several virtual machines on the same host. VMWare recently released an ARM version and we can now install it on Raspberry Pi. But there are easier systems to install. The official installation guide is almost 20 pages long, which I will summarize in this…
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…
Ubuntu Server is the equivalent of Raspberry Pi OS “Lite” in the Ubuntu family. It comes with the latest features but without a desktop interface, making it a great choice to host any home server on a Raspberry Pi. However, starting with command lines only can feel challenging, so I created this tutorial to guide…
Using a Raspberry Pi requires many accessories (keyboard, monitor, etc.), which you might not always have on hand, or you won’t want to spend time plugging them in for a quick change in your setup. I generally use my laptop for this, but you can also use any Android device (smartphone, tablet, etc.). I’ll show…
Setting up a Linux server when you don’t have a monitor has been tricky, and in some cases, impossible. This is now a thing of the past with Ubuntu Server’s new headless installation feature. Let me explain the process. Ubuntu Server’s headless installation can be done using the autoinstall configuration file. The file contains essential…
If you’re about to take your Raspberry Pi on a plane, you might be a little nervous about security checks. Don’t worry, I’ve taken my Raspberry Pi on several international flights without any problems. Here is what you need to know. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you can take a Raspberry Pi on…
The “kill” command on Linux is a powerful tool that terminates processes running on your system. You’ll generally use it to stop a misbehaving application or to manage system resources efficiently. I’ve summarized the main options in this article. The “kill” command allows users to terminate, interrupt, pause, or resume processes by specifying the process…
So, you’re excited to buy a Raspberry Pi but don’t know where to start. You can’t purchase one directly from their official website and with a quick Google search, it isn’t clear who ships directly to your country. There are also a lot of sellers, all with wildly different prices, and you can’t tell which…
You have probably already used VMware and their virtual machines, but have you managed to reach their full potential? With VMware Tools, you can improve your user experience using any Virtual Machine. VMware Tools can be installed using the package repository that’s included in each Linux Distribution or by using the official VMware installer integrated…