While Raspberry Pis can be used as a desktop, they are also often used in projects without a monitor or keyboard plugged into it. In these projects, a bit of pre-configuration to skip the welcome wizard can help get access to them directly after the first boot. The easiest way to pre-configure a Raspberry Pi…
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…
While a Raspberry Pi is pretty reliable and can run 24/7 for weeks without a problem, it can also be annoying at times. Do you have a black screen and have no idea what’s going on? I’ve been there, let me give you a few tips on how to fix that quickly. For an existing…
Most Raspberry Pi models have one Ethernet port and one Wi-Fi adapter, making them the perfect device to become a Wi-Fi access point. Whether you do this because you don’t have any Wi-Fi network yet to create a separate network on your LAN or for other reasons, I’ll show you the steps to get you…
The new Raspberry Pi OS version (codename “Bookworm”) is now officially available. While it’s recommended to install a fresh new version, it’s still possible to try an upgrade on non-critical systems. Let’s discuss your options there. As a general rule, it’s always risky to try an upgrade from one major version to the next without…
Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) is available in two main versions: Raspberry Pi OS Lite and Desktop. Raspberry Pi OS Lite is a minimal Linux version with only a terminal. Desktop includes the PIXEL Desktop environment. For many reasons, you may need to upgrade the Lite version and add a desktop environment (PIXEL or any…
Homebridge is a very useful software for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts who would like to control their smart home through their mobile devices (Apple devices, in this instance) over the internet. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install Homebridge on the Raspberry Pi. There are two ways to install Homebridge on your Raspberry Pi….
VNC is a tool that allows you to get access to the remote desktop environment from another computer. On Raspberry Pi, using VNC is one of the easiest ways to remotely access it. If you use Raspberry Pi OS, VNC is preinstalled so you only have to enable it to get started. Let’s see how…
Everything’s set: system installed, media player configured, and playlists ready. You press ‘Play’ and… nothing! Yeah, it’s frustrating. Let’s learn how to solve the most common audio problems on your Raspberry Pi (and quickly get back to listening to your favorite songs). In most cases, sound issues on the Raspberry Pi can be fixed by…
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…