Installing Newer Versions of Java on Debian Systems
In this quick tutorial, you will be learning how to easily install the latest versions of Java on to almost any Debian system. Useful when the version of Java you need isn't avaialble. Read More
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Using Docker to Run your Own Hytale Server
In this tutorial, you will learn how you can easily use Docker to self-host your very own Hytale server. Docker makes getting a server up and running a very simple process. Read More
Self-Hosting a Hytale Server on the Raspberry Pi
In this project, you will learn how you can easily self-host a Hytale server on your Raspberry Pi. Hytale is a sandbox game focused on both adventure and creativity. Read More
Classify Birds in Real Time on your Raspberry Pi with BirdNET-Pi
Set up your Raspberry Pi to classify bird calls in real-time by using a microphone and the BirdNET-Pi software. This listens for any bird calls and uses a smart Ai model to classify them. Read More
Setting up Booklore on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how you can build a modern eBook library on your Raspberry Pi using the Booklore software. This gives you a fancy and easy to use web interface that doubles as an eBook reader. Read More
Checking what Raspberry Pi Model you are using from the Terminal
With this quick guide, we will be showing you a method that you can use to find out what Raspberry Pi model you are using without having to physically inspect the device. Read More
Installing the LGPIO Library on the Raspberry Pi
This tutorial will walk you through the simple process of compiling and install the LGPIO library on the Raspberry Pi. This library is used a lot by Python libraries that interact with the Pi's GPIO pins. Read More
How to Upgrade from Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm to Trixie
Follow these steps to upgrade from Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm to Trixie. Upgrading your OS to a new major release can be risky, so always create backups. Read More
Raspberry Pi 500+
Learn more about the latest addition to the Pi family, the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus. This takes the base 500 keyboard an adds some much needed features that make it a more compelling offer. Read More
Running a Seafile Server using Docker
Learn how to easily get a Seafile server up and running on your device using Docker. Seafile is a self-hosted and open-source tool that makes file-sharing and synchroinziation a breeze. Read More
Self-hosting Bitwarden using Docker Compose
Learn how to easily self-host your own cloud-like password manager by using Docker and the official Bitwarden server. Docker helps make the whole setup process significantly easier. Read More
Building a NUT Dashboard with PeaNUT on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how to monitor your Raspberry Pi's NUT server with PeaNUT. This software gives you an easy-to-use web dashboard that enables you to easily view the status of your UPS. Read More
Self-Hosting a Joplin Server on the Raspberry Pi
Learn how you can easily synchronise your Joplin notes by running the Joplin server on a Raspberry Pi. Always have your notes up to date with this self-hosted solution. Read More
Using Docker to run an Orb Network Sensor
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install and run the Orb Network sensor using a Docker container. This software monitors the performance of your network, tracking its speed, reliability and it's reponsiveness. Read More
Simple Steps to Installing Proxmox VE
In this tutorial, you will be learning how you can easily install and run Proxmox VE on a machine. Proxmox makes managing VMs a breeze thanks to its powerful web interface. It has support for traditional VMs and LXC containers. Read More
Self-Host a Tunneled Reverse Proxy with Pangolin
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how you can self-host your very on tunneled reverse proxy using Pangolin. This enables you to host services from within a closed network as Pangolin can perform firewall punchthrough. Read More
Integrate Devices with HomeKit using Homebridge and Docker
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to run Homebridge on your device using Docker. Homebridge enables you to easily integrate your smart home devices with Apple Homekit. Read More
Easily Installing Steam on Linux
In this quick guide, we will be walking you through the two main methods of installing the Steam client on a Linux based machine like Ubuntu. Steam is one of the only game clients that actively supports Linux gaming. Read More
Running an ORB Sensor on your Raspberry Pi
In this project, you will learn how you can easily monitor your network by using a Raspberry Pi and the Orb sensor. The Orb sensor enables you to track your networks speed, reliability and responsiveness. Read More
Top Raspberry Pi Projects – April 2025 Roundup
In this article, we will be exploring some of the top Raspberry Pi projects for April 2025. This month, popular new projects like LiteLLM and classics like OpenMediaVault rose. The Pi continues to be a popular device for numerous tasks. Read More