Deciding between a 32-bit and 64-bit OS for the Raspberry Pi depends on the model and RAM. Newer models with over 2GB of RAM benefit from the 64-bit OS's ability to utilize more memory and provide better performance, essential for projects like OpenCV. Older or low-memory Pi'should stick with 32-bit to conserve resources. The 64-bit OS is now the recommended standard for compatible models. Read More
In this quick guide, you will learn how to check if you are running a 64-bit or 32-bit OS on your Raspberry Pi. This is useful if you are unsure what you are installing but are about to install a piece of software that needs you to pick a 64-bit or 32-bit release. Read More
In this tutorial, we will show you how to dual-boot the Windows operating system on your Steam Deck. Useful when you have a game that won't run on SteamOS. This is especially the case with games that use anti-cheat clients that refuse to work through Steam's Proton or Wine. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to generate images on your Raspberry Pi using the DALL-E AI from OpenAI. This AI allows you to generate an image based on the prompt that you give it. The more details you provide the AI with, the better and more accurate image that will be generated and sent to your Raspberry Pi. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and use the Wake-on-LAN integration on your Home Assistant server. Wake-on-LAN allows you to wake a device that is asleep as long as you know its MAC address. Of course, for this to work you must enable the functionality through your BIOS or operating system. Read More
Learn how to set up the Plex media server within a Docker Container on your chosen operating system. Plex is one of the go to media servers thanks to its superb client compatibility. To make setting up this media server simpler we will use a Compose file. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to instal the Go Compiler on the Ubuntu operating system. Go is a programming language designed by Google to be an easier to use language than the popular C language. Setting up the compiler is a fairly simple process and can be completed in a few short steps. Read More
Learn how to use the Steam Deck's recovery image to repair a Deck that cannot boot. This image enables you to re-install the operating system. Re-image the device to factory resets and even just clear the users personal files off the system. Read More
In this guide, we will show you how to install Raspberry Pi OS. Installing this OS is easy thanks to a nifty tool called Pi Imager. This tool greatly simplifies the entire process. It will handle downloading and installing the official operating system as well as several others. You can even set up a headless Pi using this tool. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to reset the Ubuntu Desktop settings back to their default. This only effects the desktop settings and other applications you might have installed to your system. Performing a reset is useful when you have misconfigured the desktop somehow, or just want that out-of-box experience. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install and run the Zigbee2MQTT Home Assistant add-on. This bridges the Zigbee and MQTT protocols. It helps integrate devices that communicate solely over Zigbee without using a hub. A perfect example of a Zigbee device is the Philips Hue range of lights. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use the Lutris game manager on your Steam Deck. This manager allows you to handle games from several different sources in one place. For example, you can manage your GoG, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft games from this one interface. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to wire and use the DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor with the Raspberry Pi. This sensor is known for being the cheaper and less accurate version of the DHT22. It is super easy to use thanks to it providing its data over a digital signal. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and run the Zigbee2MQTT bridge on the Raspberry Pi. This software bridges your Zigbee devices to the MQTT messaging protocol. This allows these devices to integrate better with software like Home Assistant. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to set up HomeKit on your Home Assistant server. HomeKit is Apples proprietary smart device framework. By setting up this integration, you can add HomeKit devices directly to Home Assistant. You can even use this bridge to integrate your Home Assistant devices with Apple Home. Read More
In this quick guide, you will be learning how to install the Google Chrome web browser on the Ubuntu operating system. This browser is known for its security, performance, and extensibility. It is also the most popular web browser in the world. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Protontricks on your Steam Deck. This software allows you to tweak your Proton prefixes easily. Tweaks can potentially fix some Windows games that won't run properly on your Deck. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up DiyHue on the Raspberry Pi. This software emulates the Philips Hue Bridge. This means that you don't need the official Hub to connect your Phillips Hue Lights. You can also connect third-party lights and have them appear as Hue lights in the official app. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to add the Philips Hue integration on Home Assistant. This integration lets you to control your lights from a single dashboard. You can even use automations to turn your lights off and on as well as change their color. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you how to find a process using a specific port on macOS and kill it. This is useful when you need access to a port that is currently being used by another, potentially unknown process. Read More