In this tutorial, you will be learning how to change Home Assistant to use MariaDB. By default, this software relies on SQLite. While suitable for most use cases, it can begin to come undone under intense loads that MariaDB can handle better. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use and open an AppImage on Ubuntu. These images can be ran after been giving execute privileges. An AppImage is an app that has been packaged with everything it needs to run. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to enable and use Remote Play on the Steam Deck. This functionality allows you to easily stream games to your Steam Deck from any Steam client where you are logged in. It even works when you are on the go. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to set up the subscription tracking tool called Wallos on your Raspberry Pi. This tool is great for keeping track of the numerous subscription services you may be signed up for. Read More
In this article we will be discussing benchmarks of both the CPU and GPU of the Raspberry Pi 5. We tested this using Geekbench and glmark2. This article will also walk you through the same steps we took when performing these benchmarks. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Mac. These steps are super easy to follow. By the end of this guide, you will have the Minecraft Launcher installed and be able to play the latest version. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install Home Assistant on a Synology NAS. A NAS is a great place to run this software as it is typically running continually. Most Synology NAS's have more than enough headroom to run Home Assistant without issue. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install Minecraft Java Edition to the Ubuntu operating system. You will be accessing Minecraft by utilizing the Minecraft Launcher. This launcher allows you to easily download the version you want to play. Read More
In this quick guide, you will be learning how to force restart the Steam Deck. Knowing how to force restart your Deck is very useful. It helps you recover your device if it ever locks up and the controls become completely unresponsive. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install the Homarr dashboard on a Raspberry Pi. This dashboard acts as a central place to link to all of your installed apps. It even has widgets to show things like your download speed and system time. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to install the Minecraft mod OptiFine on a Mac. This mod helps improve performance and graphics. OptiFine even introduces additional functionality such as HD texture packs and shaders that can drastically change Minecraft's graphics. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you how to install and use the nslookup utility on Ubuntu. This tool allows you to easily query the DNS server to get information about a chosen domain name. It is a simple tool to use. Read More
In this tutorial, you will be learning how to set up CryoUtilities on the Steam Deck. This utility allows you to easily apply tweaks that are aimed at improving performance. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install the file hosting service called Seafile on to the Raspberry Pi. This service gives you a central location to upload your files and easily synchronize them to users running the Seafile client. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to boot into recovery mode on Ubuntu. This mode allows you to attempt to repair your system. It does this by giving you access to various tools. It even allows you shell access to the root system to repair your system manually. Read More
In this tutorial we will be showing you how to install Decky Loader to your Steam Deck. This software is a plugin manager for steamOS that allows you to significantly extend the functionality of the operating system. Read More
In this project you will be learning how to install Immich on the Raspberry Pi. Immich is a self hosted photos app. It allows you to easily back up your photos and videos to a central location while giving you some of the benefits of Google Photos and iCloud. Read More
In this quick guide, you will be learning how to install the Steam desktop client on to a Mac. This client gives you access a wide range of games that can run on Mac devices. Read More
In this quick guide, you will be learning how to search for packages on the Ubuntu operating system. The methods we will be showing work by searching through the package list cache. Read More
In this tutorial you will be learning how you can use GeForce Now on the Steam Deck. GeForce NOW is a game streaming service that allows you to stream games you already own to weaker devices. It's known for its great latency and quality. Read More