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 can handle the controller role instead. Here’s how to set it up….
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 Pi is like a training ground where I can try out different…
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 the three I rely on most are a…
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 ways to build this. PyQt is a library that can be used to…
Pi-Hole, with Retropie or Magic Mirror, is one of those projects that somehow always makes it to the “best Raspberry Pi projects” lists. If you have a Raspberry Pi, it’s hard not to know about it. So obviously, I’m a big fan and using it myself at home, right? Well, not so fast… Setting up…
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 hostname with our current IP address (and keep it updated when it changes). Today,…
I know, I know. When you see the current Raspberry Pi prices and compare them to the much cheaper boards on AliExpress, it’s hard to resist. Some of them even have better specs on paper. So why pay more for a Raspberry Pi when all those “fruit Pi” boards seem to do the same thing?…
After years of testing and writing tutorials on RaspberryTips, I can tell you one thing: you can make your Raspberry Pi do almost anything. However, just because it works doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Let’s talk about it. A Raspberry Pi can run many home projects, but some are poor choices for long-term use….
After using pfSense for years at work, I wanted to build a similar firewall at home with a Raspberry Pi. It seemed like the perfect combination: powerful software on inexpensive hardware. After digging into it, I quickly discovered there was one major obstacle. pfSense doesn’t have an official release for Raspberry Pi, it’s only available…
After writing 600+ Raspberry tutorials on RaspberryTips, it’s easy to think a Raspberry Pi can do pretty much everything. And basically, it does. But does that mean it’s a good idea to use a Raspberry Pi for anything? Probably not. The Raspberry Pi is an excellent tool to experiment with Linux servers or electronics and…
