Currently I am running AgGuard to block ads when I am connected to my local network via Wi-Fi. This is a great adblocking tool – it works basically the same as Pi-Hole (which I tried before using AdGuard and its one of the best Raspberry Pi use cases). Each DNS request is sent to AdGuard Continue reading →
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Update Linux (Unify controller) error message
I’m running the Unify controller software on the Raspberry Pi. For some reason, I encountered an error message when updating my Linux operating system via the sudo apt-get update command: Here is how I solved this: Entering this command started to upgrade unify 6.0 to 6.1 on my Raspberry device. Update Linux (Unify controller) error Continue reading →
Speedtest from the command line interface (without installing software)
Performing an internet speedtest is an interesting way to measure how fast your internet connection is. It may give you insights into your internet connection quality, or you may want to know if you get what you pay for. I wrote my own internet speedtest, but a more popular alternative is speedtest.net. However, you may Continue reading →
Raspberry Pi via SSH login error ‘WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED!’
I recently bought a Raspberry Pi (model 4B with 2GB of RAM memory) to play a bit with HomeBridge and to also expand my knowledge on (basic) scripting and Linux in general. After re-installing the Raspbian image on my Raspberry Pi, I tried to remotely connect to the Pi with SSH again via Terminal on Continue reading →
Guide: Update HomeBridge plugins
If you previously have been installing HomeBridge (let’s say, on a Raspberry Pi), you know it’s a neat little piece of software. Thanks to HB, many non-smart or non-HomeKit enabled devices can be controlled via your iPhone or iPad using the Home app. A community of developers has created HomeBridge – HomeKit support for the Continue reading →
How much energy does a Raspberry Pi use per year? Cost calculation
A Raspberry Pi can be used for various cool Raspberry projects. As such, it is likely that your Raspberry Pi will be powered on all the time: 24/7 and year round. So you may be wondering: what does it cost me to have my Raspberry Pi turned on for one year? What is its power Continue reading →
Old RaspBerry Pi? Here are the 5 best uses for your old Raspberry Pi computer
A Raspberry Pi is a very cool, tiny computer that has many use cases. If you have an old Raspberry Pi laying around, there are certainly very interesting and productive DIY projects you can create yourself (and learn as well by doing so). Of course, the older Raspberry Pi models are very powerful, so don’t Continue reading →