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I use Python for many Raspberry Pi projects, especially when working with GPIO pins or automating simple tasks. But running a script in the terminal is one thing; giving it a clean, user-friendly interface is another. PyQt is one of the easiest... #raspberrypi #linux
Create Python GUI Apps on Raspberry Pi With PyQt
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I’m not a big fan of Snaps on a regular Linux desktop, but I’ll admit they can make life easier. Raspberry Pi OS is fairly minimal, and installing software outside the default repositories can quickly become annoying. In this guide, I’ll show you... #raspberrypi #linux
Install Snap Store on Raspberry Pi for Easy App Management
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I’ve tested quite a few Linux distributions on Raspberry Pi, and CentOS used to be an easy recommendation for anyone who wanted a stable, enterprise-style system. But now that CentOS has been discontinued, we’ve got to find an alternative.... #raspberrypi #linux
Installing AlmaLinux on Raspberry Pi (CentOS Alternative)
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If you’re planning to use your Raspberry Pi as a media server, the good news is that you have many software choices. If you’re trying to decide between Plex and Jellyfin to watch movies and TV, let me compare these two for you and share my... #raspberrypi #linux
Jellyfin vs Plex on Raspberry Pi: Which Is Best?
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After testing so many Raspberry Pi projects over the years, I have a pretty good idea of what works well, is genuinely useful, and what I would keep even if I only had one Raspberry Pi at home. A Raspberry Pi can support many home projects, but... #raspberrypi #linux
3 Raspberry Pi Projects I Use Every Day
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I’ve wanted to try MX Linux on a Raspberry Pi for a long time, but until recently there simply wasn’t an official way to install it. Now that that’s changed, it’s finally possible to see if this distribution is a good fit for the Pi. In this... #raspberrypi #linux
I Tried MX Linux on Raspberry Pi: Here’s How to Install It
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The first retro game I played on a Raspberry Pi was Super Mario on RetroPie. Back then, RetroPie was almost the default recommendation, and it’s the setup I used for years. But things have changed. Batocera has improved a lot, and it’s now one of... #raspberrypi #linux
Batocera vs RetroPie: Which One Should You Install in 2026?
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Raspberry Pi isn’t really a skill in itself. It’s not something you’ll put on your CV like Windows administration or Office use. So if you’re buying a Raspberry Pi just to become “good at Raspberry Pi”, you’re missing the point. For me, Raspberry... #raspberrypi #linux
Don’t Buy a Raspberry Pi Just to Learn Raspberry Pi
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I’ve managed access points for years as a sysadmin, and once you have 10+ devices connected, it can quickly become a nightmare. UniFi solved that problem for us, but its dedicated gateways can be expensive. The good news is that a Raspberry Pi... #raspberrypi #linux
How to Install and Configure UniFi Controller on Raspberry Pi?
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I’ve been quite interested in Raspberry Pi’s new AI accessories over the past few months, trying to understand what each one does and what makes them different. But between the AI Camera, AI HAT+ and AI Kit, it’s not always obvious which one you... #raspberrypi #linux
AI HAT vs AI Camera vs AI Kit: Which One Should You Buy?
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I’ve tested and written about countless Raspberry Pi projects on RaspberryTips, and I usually focus on what makes them worth using. But over the years, I’ve also changed my mind about a few projects I once used regularly. Popular services like... #raspberrypi #linux
5 Raspberry Pi Projects I Stopped Using and Why
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I’ve tested and written about countless Raspberry Pi projects on RaspberryTips, and I usually focus on what makes them worth using. But over the years, I’ve also changed my mind about a few projects I once used regularly. Popular services like... #raspberrypi #linux
5 Raspberry Pi Projects I Stopped Using and Why
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Lots of people are saying “Raspberry Pi is dead” on social media or Reddit. If you spend some time there, you’ll quickly get the feeling that Raspberry Pis are a relic of the past, no longer relevant for various reasons. I get why they might... #raspberrypi #linux
Is Raspberry Pi Dead? I Don’t Think So
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I’ve used Raspberry Pi cameras in many projects over the years, and live streaming is one of those features that sounds more complicated than it really is. Once the camera is working, there are a few simple ways to stream its feed to another... #raspberrypi #linux
How to Live Stream the Raspberry Pi Camera (2 Easy Ways)
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I’m a big fan of Flightradar24. Whenever I hear a plane with an unusual noise, or notice one flying lower than usual, I often open the map to see what it is and where it’s going. After years of doing that, I became curious about how these sites... #raspberrypi #linux
I Built My Own Flight Tracker with a Raspberry Pi
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I’ve owned many websites over the years (for work and personal projects), and I’ve always hosted them myself. I quickly learned that a website can go down at any time, and if nobody notices, you can lose visitors (and customers). A Raspberry Pi... #raspberrypi #linux
Use a Raspberry Pi to Track Website Downtime and Broken Pages
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With the current price of the Raspberry Pi 5, it’s normal to think twice before buying one, especially if you think the Raspberry Pi 6 might be coming soon. But, should you really wait? The Raspberry Pi 5 is more than enough for most projects,... #raspberrypi #linux
Should You Wait for the Raspberry Pi 6?
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Among the first projects I ever did with my Raspberry Pi was creating a security camera. It was pretty simple: I attached a camera to my Raspberry Pi and installed MotionEye. Over the years, I have worked on many security camera projects, and... #raspberrypi #linux
Best Raspberry Pi Security Camera Software: Top 5 Compared
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Beginners tend to start with Raspberry Pi OS because it’s what they get on their SD card or it seems like the logical choice, which is fine. Then, they learn about other systems. There are probably more than 100 listed in Raspberry Pi Imager... #raspberrypi #linux
Don’t Overthink Your Raspberry Pi OS Choice
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AI (artificial intelligence) is a buzzword that has been thrown around a lot these days, and the Raspberry Pi ecosystem is no exception. New use cases have been tested on it, and new products have even been released to accompany this phenomenon.... #raspberrypi #linux
What a Raspberry Pi Can (and Can’t) Do With AI
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A Raspberry Pi can run dozens of self-hosted applications, but managing them from the terminal isn’t for everyone. After trying several solutions, I think CasaOS offers one of the easiest ways to get started, with a beautiful web interface to... #raspberrypi #linux
Getting Started with CasaOS on Raspberry Pi (Full Guide)
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I recently installed Armbian on one of my Raspberry Pi boards, and I was surprised by how much it has improved over the years. If you’re curious about trying it yourself, I’ll walk you through the installation process and help you get started.... #raspberrypi #linux
How to Install Armbian on Raspberry Pi, The Easy Way
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I used to see Raspberry Pi boards as the obvious choice for almost any small computer project. But with prices changing so much lately, especially on models with more RAM, I think it’s fair to ask whether a Raspberry Pi is still the best deal for... #raspberrypi #linux
Best Raspberry Pi Alternatives: 4 Options to Consider
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With Raspberry Pi prices going crazy lately due to RAM shortages, picking the right Raspberry Pi model is harder than ever. I basically have all of them, so I use the Raspberry Pi 5 most of the time (I bought it before the price went up, though).... #raspberrypi #linux
If I Had to Start Over, I’d Buy This Raspberry Pi
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Many older Raspberry Pi tutorials still show a simple pip install command to add Python packages. It worked for years, but on recent operating systems, it can now fail with an “externally-managed-environment” error. If this is the first time... #raspberrypi #linux
Fix the ‘externally-managed-environment’ Error on Raspberry Pi
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Want to keep Raspberry Pi OS, LibreELEC, RetroPie, or DietPi on the same SD card? You don’t need multiple cards anymore. I’ve been using a dual-boot setup when testing different distributions, and it saves a surprising amount of time. PINN is... #raspberrypi #linux
How to Dual Boot on Raspberry Pi? (PINN Tutorial)
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In most other articles on RaspberryTips, I usually suggest getting an accessory or buying a new model to run this or that app. Today, it’s the opposite. I want to show you a few projects you can run to save money (or even make some). A lot of... #raspberrypi #linux
3 Raspberry Pi Projects That Pay for Themselves
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In most other articles on RaspberryTips, I usually suggest getting an accessory or buying a new model to run this or that app. Today, it’s the opposite. I want to show you a few projects you can run to save money (or even make some). A lot of... #raspberrypi #linux
3 Raspberry Pi Projects That Pay for Themselves
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Raspberry Pi starter kits are already getting pretty expensive these days, and it’s easy to think you need everything to get started: a case, keyboard, mouse, and… a dedicated monitor. Well, in most cases you don’t really need any of that stuff.... #raspberrypi #linux
You Don’t Need to Buy a Raspberry Pi Monitor
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If you’ve just upgraded to Raspberry Pi OS Trixie, some settings may not be where you expect them to be. Tools like Appearance Settings, Screen Configuration, Mouse and Keyboard settings, and other small utilities have been grouped into a new app... #raspberrypi #linux
Raspberry Pi OS: A Complete Guide to the New Control Centre
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