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 recommendations. Plex is a freemium media server with pre-configured…
I’m one of those people who have enthusiastically jumped into self-hosting to take back control of their data. But if you’re used to getting free stuff from Google, it’s not so easy to switch away. That’s why I want to share with you how you can use a Raspberry Pi to set yourself free. Many…
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 every use case. There are several direct competitors to…
The Raspberry Pi 5 lineup keeps expanding, and choosing the right RAM version is starting to feel harder than choosing the project itself. I’ve compared the different options, and I’ll help you figure out which one is really worth buying. As a general rule, the 1 GB and 2 GB RAM models are good enough…
I’m not in a rush to replace my Raspberry Pi 5 yet, but I’m curious about what the next main Pi board will offer. Will it be faster? Will it have more RAM, better storage options, or something completely new? The Raspberry Pi 6 hasn’t been announced yet, but by looking at past releases and…
I’m always looking for new projects to add to my self-hosted Pi cluster, and I’ve recently been wondering how to organize my personal photos and videos. They’re spread across different devices, and I don’t want to upload my private data to a cloud service. That’s why today I’ll show you how to run a photo…
I’ve been using Docker more and more on my Raspberry Pi, especially to host services that don’t have a package in the default repo. It’s great for quick tests, but over time, I start running into issues. That’s why today I’ll share tips on how to make your containers last. Docker containers can be kept…
When I started using Raspberry Pi, SD cards were basically the only real option. Today, you can boot from USB drives, SSDs, and even NVMe. With so many choices available, picking the right one isn’t as obvious anymore. I’ve tried them all to help you figure it out. NVMe offers the best performance on supported…
I generally use APT to install apps on Raspberry Pi OS, but it isn’t always an option. That’s when you might want to consider Flatpak. In this guide, I’ll show you how to set it up and easily install awesome desktop apps. Flatpak is a universal package manager for Linux that installs desktop applications as…
It’s now possible to run more AI models on the Raspberry Pi than ever before. All you need are the right software tools that support the Pi’s architecture. I’ve gathered a few of the best ones, and today, I’ll share them with you. AI tools can be installed on the Raspberry Pi 5 to run…
