I’ve lost count of how many times readers have asked me what to get for a Raspberry Pi fan. If you’re not into it yourself, it’s tricky to know what’s actually useful. So I put together this list to make your life easier and help you pick something they’ll really enjoy. Whether it’s for your…
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…
I kept hearing about Docker for Raspberry Pi, but didn’t really understand the hype until I saw what it could actually do. It turns out you can run all kinds of apps in isolated containers, without messing up your system. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. These projects are all easy to…
I’ve tested numerous lightweight Linux distros on Raspberry Pi over the years, and some really stand out when it comes to speed and simplicity. If you’re tired of slow systems, here are the ones that worked best for me (and a few I’d avoid). The best lightweight Linux distros I recommend for Raspberry Pi are…
Unsure of what to do with your Raspberry Pi? It’s understandable; it can be overwhelming with so many possibilities. That’s why I put together this list of the most searched projects, the stuff people are actually trying. If anybody can do it, why not you too? Doesn’t matter if you want to build something or…
Every time I see a shiny new Raspberry Pi competitor announced (faster CPU, more RAM, AI-ready, etc.), I can’t help but get a little excited. They sound great on paper, but after testing several of them over the years, I’ve learned the hard way: most of these boards are disappointing at best, and unusable at…
I used to stick with Chromium on my Raspberry Pi just because it was the default, and maybe you do too. Some now go for Firefox, since it comes pre-installed on newer versions. But are those really the best options? I tested several browsers, and here are the top 5 worth checking out. Overall, Chromium…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve started more weekend projects than I’ve completed. Sometimes, the parts are missing, or the tutorials are too complicated to follow. That’s why I created a list of Raspberry Pi projects that are quick to finish and genuinely fun to work on. Raspberry Pi can be used to build simple electronics…
It’s remarkable how one clever project can put an entire device on the map. No one expected a credit-card-sized computer to gain the popularity that the Raspberry Pi did. But once creations like RetroPie and the Magic Mirror started making waves, people saw its true potential. These viral projects kicked off a maker revolution. Let…
It took me way too long to figure out which micro SD card was actually best for my Raspberry Pi. The names all sound fancy, like Pro this or Extreme that, but what really matters is how they perform. So I tested them all and found a clear winner. Let me walk you through it….
