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….
A camera is a must-have for any Raspberry Pi owner, as it allows you to try dozens of interesting new projects. But I remember being puzzled with my first camera, having no idea how to plug it in and configure it on my Raspberry Pi. If you are now in the same situation, this article…
Passwords are annoying, we all know that, especially when you have to type them every few minutes on a test device at home that only you have access to. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make your life easier on Raspberry Pi while maintaining a minimum level of security. Let me…
When you plug a Raspberry Pi into the network and boot it, it will generally get a “random” IP from the DHCP server. This IP address might change almost every time you use it, which is not convenient at all. Let’s see how to set a fixed IP address, so the Raspberry Pi always use…
Raspberry Pi devices use SD cards by default, but a USB boot is now an option. Using an SSD drive with a USB adapter can then drastically increase the performance of your Raspberry Pi at a relatively low cost. Here is how to try this on your setup. As a whole, the process of booting…
Raspberry Pi OS is based on Debian and follows its versions, usually with some time lag between the two. The latest Raspberry Pi OS version available for download is currently “Bullseye”, based on Debian 11, but it’s already possible to try the one based on Debian 12 (aka “Bookworm”). Whether you don’t have Bullseye yet…
I noticed that more and more projects have an option to install the main software parts with Docker, but I guess it’s not always clear for everyone what we are talking about. I was a system administrator, and containers weren’t used at all when I started, so that’s pretty new too. If you are a…
When you start on Raspberry Pi, even simple actions like shutting down your device might be an issue, especially when using it remotely.I will answer this question right away, and then give you more tips if you are interested. To stop a Raspberry Pi from the terminal (locally or remotely via SSH), type the command…
Using SSH keys is generally a good practice for security or convenience as it avoids using passwords when connecting to a remote computer via SSH. But understanding exactly how it works, finding the right commands, and putting everything into practice is another challenge. Let me explain everything about SSH keys! On Raspberry Pi OS, SSH…
Installing Android on Raspberry Pi has always been a challenge. But thanks to the work of several developers, this task has become simpler over the years. In this article, I share with you the latest and easiest method to get it running on your Raspberry Pi (including the Play Store you’ll use to install any…