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Save Your SD Card: Install Log2Ram on Raspberry Pi

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Published: September 7, 2024 05:00

Linux distributions make it easy to keep system logs, and a paper trail helps me understand where things went wrong and how to fix them. As great as logging is, it can lead to an unexpected problem on a Raspberry Pi: constant disk writes degrade SD cards…

How to Power a Raspberry Pi: Pro Tips for Every Use

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Published: September 6, 2024 03:19

Finding a power supply compatible with your Raspberry Pi can be a mess, as each model has specific requirements in terms of power and connectors. But don’t worry, I’ve gathered all the information for you and will explain everything in this article. A…

How to Auto Start a Program on Raspberry Pi? (4 Ways)

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Published: September 6, 2024 03:12

You may want to launch a script or program on boot, but you don’t see an option for it on Raspberry Pi OS. It’s a question I often hear about, and the methods are not intuitive. In this post, I’ll show you several ways to accomplish this goal. On Raspberry…

Protect Your Privacy: Install Cloudflared on Raspberry Pi

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Published: September 4, 2024 05:00

DNS is the technology your internet connection uses to look up websites and connect to servers. But did you know that DNS leaves your online activity wide open for all to see? In this post, I’ll show you how you can protect your online privacy with a…

How to Install and Use No-IP on Raspberry Pi? (Dynamic DNS)

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Published: September 3, 2024 03:38

If, like me, your Internet connection doesn’t have a static public IP address, or if you want an easy-to-remember domain for accessing (or sharing) your services, this article is for you. Using No-IP and a Raspberry Pi, we can associate a domain name with…

Raspberry Pi: Choosing and Using USB Wi-Fi Adapters

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Published: August 31, 2024 05:00

Although most Raspberry Pi models come with built-in Wi-Fi adapters, using a USB dongle is still an option. But should you use one? Which one? Why? How? There are so many questions. I’ve summarized everything for you in this article. USB Wi-Fi dongles can…

5 Ways to Remote Desktop on Raspberry Pi (Windows/Linux/Mac)

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Published: August 30, 2024 04:21

Using a remote desktop is a very convenient way to control your Raspberry Pi from another computer. This way, you can follow my tutorials on this website (for example) and apply them directly from the same device. In this article, I will introduce you to…

How Does the Raspberry Pi File System Work?

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Published: August 30, 2024 04:21

The Linux file system is very specific and, for new Raspberry Pi users, can be hard to understand. Where are my files? Why are there so many folders and subfolders? My goal in this article is to give you an overview of the file system on a Raspberry Pi…

How to Monitor Internet Speed on Raspberry Pi (CLI & Python)

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Published: August 28, 2024 05:00

Dealing with slow Internet speeds can be frustrating. As a sysadmin, I needed to ensure we always had fast and reliable Wi-Fi. I used a Raspberry Pi to test and monitor internet speed regularly. In this article, I’ll show you how you can do the same to…

Raspberry Pi OS Lite vs. Desktop: What’s the Difference?

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Published: August 24, 2024 05:00

You’ve just gotten a Raspberry Pi and want to install an operating system. The only problem is that Raspberry Pi OS comes in two flavors: Desktop and Lite. Which one should you install? In this article, I’ll show you the difference between the two systems…