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How to Install DOSBox on the Raspberry Pi to Play Classic DOS Games

Do you remember the original SimCity games? How about Golden Axe or Wolfenstein? Learn how you can install DOSBox on Raspberry Pi to play old DOS games.

What Is Future-Proofing Your PC, and Should You Do It?

To ensure your PC can last years, you need to future-proof your PC. Find out what future-proofing is and why you need to consider it for your next purchase.

How to Install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi

FydeOS is a fork of Chromium OS aimed at the Chinese market. You’ll learn here how to install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi and will experience a quick walkthrough of the OS.

How to Set Up a Tor Proxy with Raspberry Pi

Are you worried about online privacy? Protect your privacy by turning your Raspberry Pi into a simple Tor proxy server for your home network.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi Bridge

Do you have a device that doesn’t have Wi-Fi access? This shows how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi bridge to share the Internet with your device.

What to Take Note of When Upgrading Your RAM

Adding more memory is the best way to boost your computer performance. This tutorial covers the most important criteria to take note of when upgrading your RAM.

What Is RAM in a PC? All Questions Answered

The RAM in a laptop is used to store temporary files so the CPU can process them faster without waiting for a slow hard disk.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Captive Portal Wi‐Fi Access Point

Are you looking to provide a Wi-Fi access point for your business? Here you’ll learn how to turn Raspberry Pi into a captive portal Wi-Fi access point.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Modify Your Keyboard Case and Plate to Perfection

This guide will show you how to acoustically dampen a mechanical keyboard case as well as the plate to improve the way it sounds.

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Raspberry Pi

If you’re using SSH to access your Pi, you may want to enhance its security with 2FA. Learn here how to set up two-factor authentication on Raspberry Pi.

How to Set Up Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi

Installing Raspberry Pi OS has gotten easier with the release of the Raspberry Pi Imager. Here is how to set up Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Music Server with Volumio

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a music server where you can wirelessly stream any track from any device on your network or Spotify’s catalogue.

How to Choose Between iPad Pro and MacBook Air

There has been an ongoing debate whether the iPad Pro is a good replacement for Macbook Air. Let’s take a look at how to choose between them.

Turn Your Raspberry Pi into an Ad-Blocker

Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an ad-blocker. You can then block ads across your devices that are connected to your network.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate Switches

In this guide showing how to lubricate switches, you will learn how switches work, the different tools, lubricants, accessories, and how to lube switches.

HDMI vs. Display Port: Which One Should You Use?

HDMI and Display Port look similar but have different capabilities. These differences between HDMI and Display Port will help you decide which to use.

How to Find the Maximum RAM Capacity of Your Computer

If you want to upgrade your memory, you have to know how much RAM your computer can support. Learn how to find the maximum RAM capacity of your computer.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Personal Web Server

Here we’ll show you how to turn a Raspberry Pi into your own personal web server so you can create, host and maintain a website directly on your Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Access Point

Do you want to create your own Wi-Fi hotspot? Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point so you can share your network with others.

How to Troubleshoot MiFi Connection Issues

There are times when your MiFi device is not working properly, and you can’t connect to the Internet. Learn how to troubleshoot MiFi connection issues here.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate and Mod Stabilizers

This tutorial will show how to improve keyboards by lubricating and modding the stabilizers. This will be done with bare hands and some inexpensive tools.

The 4 Best Gaming Laptops Under $1000 in 2021

You can easily grab yourself a portable rig that will play all the latest games at high frame rates. Here we’ve gathered the best gaming laptops under $1000.

4 of the Best Portable Monitors You Should Get

There are plenty of portable monitors that let you take your screens wherever you go. Here are some of the best portable monitors worth your time and money.

What to Look for When Choosing a Portable Monitor

With tons of portable monitors available, it can be tough finding one that suit your needs. Here’s what to look for when choosing a portable monitor.

How to Find Your Router’s IP Address on Any Platform

To access your router and make changes to the network, you’ll need to know its IP address. Here’s how to find your router’s IP address on all platforms.

How to Install RetroPie on Raspberry Pi 4 and Build a Retro Gaming Console

If you’re craving a retro gaming session and have a Raspberry Pi, you can install RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi to build your very own vintage gaming rig.

How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speeds While Working from Home

Your Wi-Fi speed can affect your work and productivity. Here are some of the best ways to boost your Wi-Fi speeds while you are working from home.

How to Install Minecraft: Java Edition on Raspberry Pi

Do you prefer the “full” version of Minecraft on your Raspberry Pi? Here we’ll show you how to install Minecraft: Java Edition on Raspberry Pi 4.

How to Create a DIY Chromecast Using Raspberry Pi and Raspicast

Don’t want to invest in Google’s Chromecast? Find out how to set up your Raspberry Pi to act as an inexpensive Chromecast-style streaming device.

How to Set Up Spotify Connect on the Raspberry Pi

Learn how to stream your entire Spotify library to any compatible audio equipment, including standalone speakers and soundbars, using your Raspberry Pi.

How to Run Kodi and Netflix on Raspberry Pi

Want to turn your Raspberry Pi into a home media center and stream content to any TV? Find out how to install Kodi and Netflix on your Raspberry Pi!

How to Sanitize and Clean your Laptop

There has never been a better time to do a little spring cleaning for your computer. Let’s take a look at the best ways to sanitize and clean your laptop.

How to Jumpstart Raspberry Pi Projects with Cayenne

Learn how to get Cayenne running on your Raspberry Pi, register all of your sensors, actuators, and devices, and create a simple temperature-based trigger.

Graphene-Enhanced Batteries: The Future Is Now

Progress in graphene manufacturing technology has yielded some of the first commercial graphene-enhanced batteries in the form of power banks.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Minecraft Server

Building your own Minecraft server doesn’t have to be expensive or complex! Find out how to set up a standalone Minecraft server on your Raspberry Pi.

What Affects CPU Performance? Here’s All You Need to Know

Buying a CPU is not as easy as it seems. Learn about the factors that affect CPU performance so you can make a better purchase decision.

How to Install Android 9 on Raspberry Pi 4

Learn how you can get touchscreen support and access to a huge variety of Android apps by installing Android 9 on Raspberry Pi 4.

How to Fix an Overheating Laptop from Its Internals

If you have an overheating laptop, and nothing you do seem to fix it, follow this detailed guide to clean up your laptop internals, and fix the overheating issue.

How to Stream Steam Games with Raspberry Pi 4 and Steam Link

Want to enjoy the latest Steam games on the biggest screen in your house? Find out how to stream Steam games with Steam Link on your Raspberry Pi 4.

How to Overclock Your Raspberry Pi 4

Retailing at $40, Raspberry Pi already gives you plenty of bang for your buck, but you can get even more out of this single-board computer by overclocking.

Are CRT Monitors Better than LCDs for Gaming?

It sounds absurd to say that the obsolete CRT technology can possibly come close to modern LCDs, let alone surpass them. But that is precisely the case.

How to Create a Plex Server on Raspberry Pi 4

Plex is a media server software that allows you to stream your movies to any Plex client. Here we show how to create a Plex server on Raspberry Pi 4.

Why Do Routers Have USB Ports?

If you’ve looked behind a modern-day router, chances are there is a USB port there. Why do routers have USB ports, and how can you put yours to good use?

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi 4 into an Edge Gateway

If you’re going to transmit large amounts of data to the cloud, you can improve performance and response times by using your Raspberry Pi as an edge gateway.

How to Build a NAS Server with Raspberry Pi

A NAS server lets you store and access files over your local network. If you have a Raspberry Pi, you can easily and cheaply build a NAS server with the Pi.

Differences Between UEFI and BIOS, and Which One You Should Use?

While UEFI is better than BIOS, you might not want to use it. Here are the differences between UEFI and BIOS and why you might choose one over the other.

Silencing Your PC: How to Hunt Down and Eliminate Buzzes, Hums, and Rattles

Your PC doesn’t have to sound like a jet engine. Here’s how you can silence your PC and fix problems with your PC that are causing excessive noise.

How to Improve Your Network Latency for Gaming

While we can never eliminate latency completely, there are ways that you can use to improve your network latency and gaming experience.

Using a Raspberry Pi to Build a Mini DIY Laptop

While you can’t build a high-end laptop just like a home-built desktop system, you could make use of a Raspbery Pi board to build a mini laptop. Here’s how.