How to Install MongoDB on Ubuntu
In this guide, you will be learning how to install the MongoDB database server on to the Ubuntu operating system. MongoDB is a NoSQL database meaning it is designed to handle and store unstructured data. Read More
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How to Update your Steam Deck
In this quick beginners guide, you will see how you can easily and quickly check for and apply updates to your Steam Deck. Updates often bring many improvements to your Deck. These improvements can focus on performance, fix bugs, and even improve compatibility with unverified games. Read More
How to Install Proxmox on the Raspberry Pi
In this guide, you will learn how to install the Proxmox Virtual environment on your Raspberry Pi. This is a powerful hypervisor with an incredibly useful web interface. Using this web panel, you can install and manage virtual machines on your Pi. Read More
How to run Jellyfin within a Docker Container
In this guide, you will be learning how to run the open-source and free Jellyfin media server within a Docker container. Using Docker lets you easily get this media server up and running with just a few commands. It is also easy to update to the latest version. Read More
Learn how to Copy Files on Ubuntu using the Terminal
In this quick guide, you will learn how to easily copy files on the Ubuntu operating system while using the terminal. The specific command we will be showing you to use is the cp command. It is a great tool to know how to use and is something that is consistent across most Linux operating systems. Read More
Allow Flatpak access to the Steam Deck’s SD Card via Flatseal
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to grant a Flatpak access to your Steam Deck's SD card by using Flatseal. Flatseal allows you to adjust permissions and settings of the Flatpak's on your system. Read More
Keeping your Raspberry Pi Running with Watchdog
In this guide, you will be learning how to set up Watchdog on your Raspberry Pi. This service restarts your Pi when it locks up. It achieves this by using a piece of hardware that runs a short timer. That timer is constantly reset by software. If that timer ever hits 0 your Pi is automatically reset. Read More
Running qBittorrent using Docker
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install and run qBittorrent on your device by using a Docker container. Docker allows you to easily run this torrent client on most devices. Thanks to a container, you can upgrade this package using a few short commands. Read More
How to set up a Simple NAS on Ubuntu
In this quick tutorial, we will be showing you how you can set up a very simple NAS on Ubuntu. We will achieve this by using Samba. We use Samba as it makes setting up networked drives a breeze and is easily usable on most operating systems. Read More
Installing and Using Spotify on your Steam Deck
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install and use Spotify on your Steam Deck. You can use this to listen to your music while you game. We will also show you how to install a useful plugin that makes controlling your music a breeze. Read More
How to Install the Brave Web Browser on the Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install and run the privacy focused web browser called Brave on your Raspberry Pi. This browser is built off of Chromium giving you the speed of Chrome but with an inbuilt ad and tracker blocker. Read More
Running Nextcloud using Docker Compose
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to set up Nextcloud by using a Docker container on your system. Docker makes running Nextcloud a significantly simpler process as you don't have to install several different pieces of software and it is all stored within one easy to update container. Read More
Setting a Static IP Address on Ubuntu using Netplan
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set a static IP address on Ubuntu by using Netplan. By default, your device typically automatically sets an IP from the DHCP server. Using Netplan, you can configure Ubuntu to attempt to request a specific IP address from your router instead. Read More
How to Install and Use PowerTools on the Steam Deck
In this guide, you will learn how to install and use PowerTools on your Steam Deck. This tool allows you to adjust settings such as the CPU frequency as well as turn off individual threads. You can even control the maximum charge level of your battery. Read More
Setting up the Homepage Dashboard on a Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run the Homepage Dashboard on your Raspberry Pi. A lightweight homepage for all of your self-hosted applications. It offers support for a wide variety of applications, allowing you to display more information on your dashboard. Read More
Setting up the UniFi Network Controller using Docker
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to set up the UniFi network controller on your device by using a Docker container. The advantage of using Docker is that it is simple to use and update and you don't have to fight with dependencies. Read More
Setting up a Cloudflare Tunnel on Ubuntu
In this guide, you will be learning how to set up a Cloudflare Tunnel on the Ubuntu operating system. This creates a secure connection between you and Cloudflare. This tunnel can then be used to access services on your Ubuntu device without needing to open any ports. Read More
How to Add, Switch, or Remove Users on the Steam Deck
Learn how to handle multiple users on your Steam Deck. This guide will show you how to add, remove, and swap users within SteamOS. Each user can access their own game library and have their own settings for the Steam Deck. Read More
Using the NetAlert Network Security Scanner on a Raspberry Pi
In this project, you will be learning how to install and run the PiAlert Network Security scanner on your Raspberry Pi. This software scans your local network for devices and can notify you when unknown devices appear within your network. Read More
Track your Exercise with ExerciseDiary on the Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up the self-hosted workout diary called ExerciseDiary on your Raspberry Pi. Using this software, you can log your workouts and your weight loss or gain through a really simple web interface. Read More