The Raspberry Pi is a popular Small Board Computer (SBC) that can be used for software and hardware projects. A web developer can easily set up the Pi for web development, while somebody with a Robotics project can still use the Pi for development. Additionally, you can still use the Pi for non-development projects. For example, you can set it …
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If you are a novice Raspberry Pi user, you may not know why it is essential to back up your Raspberry Pi SD card. But if you have used it for a while, you probably understand why backing up the Raspberry Pi is essential for every Pi owner. Typically, backing up your Raspberry Pi SD card helps you prevent data …
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There are a couple of reasons why advanced Raspberry Pi users may want to connect their Raspberry Pi remotely. One of these reasons is that the whole process of connecting a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals is hectic. Additionally, you might lack a monitor and end up having to use your laptop as a monitor for the Pi.
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When you first install the official Raspberry Pi OS on your Pi, you will notice that it automatically logs you in when you power on the Pi. Many IoT projects benefit greatly from this auto logging-in feature because it takes the user directly to their desktop. However, while this is beneficial, especially when a program is running in the background, …
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A Hostname is a label assigned to any device on a network. You can use it to distinguish a device from another on a network or the internet. Like an IP address, you can use the Hostname to find a computer on the network and exchange data. For example, when setting up a mail server, you will need to use …
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Are you looking for a powerful application that you can use to work with images on the Raspberry Pi? Well, you are in the perfect spot. This post will give you a step-by-step guide on installing GIMP on your Raspberry Pi. GIMP, which stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a powerful raster-based open-source software developed by a small community …
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No matter what operating system you are running or what tasks you are executing, taking screenshots from time to time always comes in handy. Maybe you are writing a piece of code and want to ask for clarification on several lines on your social media platforms; a screenshot would be better than copying the lines of code and pasting them …
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Java is one of the most popular object-oriented programming languages for developing high-end applications and systems. Java can run all standard operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.) hence the catchy phrase “Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA).” There are two main Java implementations: OpenJDK Oracle Java JDK Let’s have an in-depth look at these two Java versions. OpenJDK vs Oracle JDK …
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Like any other Linux distribution, the Raspberry Pi OS has several pre-installed packages. Due to various reasons, you might be interested to know what kind of packages and apps are pre-installed by default. Some of the most common reasons include getting rid of bloatware that might slow down your system, or you are doing a tutorial, and you want to …
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There are many browsers to choose from nowadays, including some focused on Web3 technology like the Brave Browser. However, at times we tend to stick to browsers that we are used to, maybe because of the features that make them stand out from the rest. If you are running the official Raspberry Pi OS on your Raspberry, you will notice …
One of the most powerful utilities on Linux systems is the Terminal or the command line. Here, you can execute various commands to perform several tasks like installing and uninstalling applications, creating and deleting files and directories, adding and deleting users, updating the system, and software development and scripting. The official Raspberry Pi OS is a Linux-based distribution; users enjoy …
Teamviewer is a proprietary desktop application allowing desktop sharing, File Transfer, and Remote Desktop access. If you have never used this application, think of it as a VNC connection but with several advanced features. Incidentally, if you want to enable VNC access on your Raspberry Pi, please look at our post, “How to Set up VNC Server on Raspberry Pi.”