In most cases, the Linux operating system will set the date and time automatically, and it shouldn’t be an issue. But in some cases, like if you are just getting started or don’t have an Internet connection, it can be an issue. In this post, I’ll explain how to set the date & time on…
On recent Linux versions, the screen resolution should be detected automatically, and the system should set it to the appropriate value. But it doesn’t mean it works all the time, and maybe you want to use a different resolution than the default one. Here is how to do this on your Raspberry Pi. On Raspberry…
Most of the tutorials on this website are here to help you solve a specific problem on the Raspberry Pi. But for once, we won’t do anything on the Raspberry Pi directly. Instead, we will learn how to do without: I will show you how to run Raspberry Pi OS in a virtual machine on…
Most Raspberry Pi models come with 4 built-in status LEDs: power, activity, and two on the RJ45 port. If you keep a Raspberry Pi in your bedroom, or even on your desk, it can be pretty distracting. In this short tutorial, I’ll show you how to get rid of the LEDs (in the configuration obviously,…
A screenshot tool on a computer looks like a basic tool that should come preinstalled on any operating system. Well, on Raspberry Pi OS there is nothing installed by default, so you have to find one by yourself. I do a lot of screenshots for the tutorials on this website, so I’ll share my favorites…
Today, I’ll show you how to get started with RetroPie on Raspberry Pi. RetroPie is promoted as a free and easy retro gaming console. However, it’s not very easy for a beginner to get started with the console on Raspberry Pi and/or Linux. If you are a beginner that is interested in learning, this article…
Creating user interfaces in Python for your Raspberry Pi projects is not as complicated as you might think, and it will highly improve the end-user experience (even if it’s only you). I recently tested a few Python libraries that allow you to create a GUI (Graphical User Interface), so I will share my favorites in…
If you’re new to Ubuntu (and Linux in general), you’ll discover that there are excellent tools available to take screenshots. Even the default tool has the most useful features, but if you need more, you can always find better alternatives for your specific needs. The default screen capture application on Ubuntu allows us to screenshot…
Finding a Raspberry Pi in stock is currently a challenge, but you want to make sure you pick a model that fits your needs. With that in mind, the Raspberry Pi Pico and Zero have a few things in common that could make you think it’s the same thing. But they are not at all…
A few Python games were included in older versions of Raspberry Pi OS. Though it isn’t the case anymore, you can still use the Pygame library to create your own games. This module gives you the essentials you need to capture user events (mouse, keyboard, etc.) and create 2D animations based on them. To be…