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How to Connect a Raspberry Pi to a PC or Laptop Using USB

By using USB gadget mode, you can access and control your Raspberry Pi system from a PC connected via USB.

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How to Install an SSD on Your Steam Deck

Elevate your Steam Deck gaming experience with a lightning-speed SSD upgrade!

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Everything You Need to Know About Overclocking a Raspberry Pi 400

You can make your Raspberry Pi 400 run faster by overclocking the CPU. Here’s how to do it.

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Raspberry Pi 5 vs. Orange Pi 5: Which SBC Is Right for You?

The new Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer is a vast improvement on the Pi 4, but how does it compare with the Orange Pi 5?

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Batocera vs. RetroPie: Which Is Better for Raspberry Pi Retro Gaming?

Two of the best platforms for retro gaming on Raspberry Pi computers go head to head in a "Final Fight".

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How to Use ChatGPT for 3D Printing

ChatGPT can help you to create and fix G-code and STL files for 3D printing, and even generate simple 3D models. Let’s explore what it can do.

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How to Set Custom XMP Profiles and Overclock Your RAM

Did you know you can adjust XMP settings to squeeze more performance from your system memory?

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8 DIY Traps for Common Household Pests

Want to get rid of household pests humanely without a lot of expense? Try building one of these DIY electronic traps.

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How to Install and Run the Arduino IDE on a Raspberry Pi

If you’re familiar with the Arduino IDE programming environment, you may want to also use it on a Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to install and run it.

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Custom vs. Pre-Built: Which Mechanical Keyboard Should You Buy?

Custom mechanical keyboards give you so many options, but an off-the-shelf pre-built is often more than enough for most users.

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Raspberry Pi 4 vs. Raspberry Pi 5: 14 Key Differences

The new Raspberry Pi 5 has just arrived, but how does it compare with the Pi 4? Let's see how the two SBCs measure up head to head.

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The 11 Best Raspberry Pi Operating Systems for Different Uses

You don’t have to stick to the official Raspberry Pi OS on your single-board computer. There are lots of OS options for different use cases.

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6 Reasons Your Retro Gaming Project Needs a Raspberry Pi 5

WIth improved processing power and a bunch of hardware upgrades, the Raspberry Pi 5 will be the best model yet for retro gaming.

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9 Cool DIY Grilling Gadget Ideas Every BBQ Enthusiast Should Try

Raise your grilling game with one or more of these DIY devices and you'll soon become a barbecue boss.

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How to Use a Digital Clamp Meter for Electrical Measurements

A digital clamp meter makes it easier to measure the current flowing through a wire. Its probes can also be used for other electrical measurements.

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Dimming an LED and Beyond: PWM on Raspberry Pi

Learn how to control the brightness of an LED connected to a Raspberry Pi using PWM.

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The Raspberry Pi 5 Is Launching in October: All the Details

Ready to pre-order, the new flagship model is up to three times faster than the Pi 4 and includes a bunch of extra features.

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Set Up a Home Theater on Raspberry Pi With LibreELEC

Why buy an expensive off-the-shelf TV box when you can create your own customisable media center with a Raspberry Pi and LibreELEC? Here's how.

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How to Make a Raspberry Pi WPA Encrypted Wireless Hotspot Device

Need a secure Wi-Fi hotspot to share an Ethernet connection? Here's how to use a Raspberry Pi to create one.

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5 Reasons Raspberry Pi SBCs Could Be Overkill for Your Project

Do you really need a Raspberry Pi single-board computer for your next electronics project? Here are the aspects to consider.

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