admin Wireshark is a popular open-source packet analyzer that allows you to capture network traffic and inspect it for various purposes. This guide will walk you through installing Wireshark on a Raspberry Pi and optimizing the setup to capture and analyze network data. Prerequisites Before you get started, make sure you have the following: A Raspberry … Read more
Microsoft’s PowerShell offers Raspberry Pi users access to a powerful scripting environment for task automation. With PowerShell’s robust set of cmdlets and capabilities spanning Windows and Linux systems, Raspberry Pi becomes an even more versatile device for IT professionals and hobbyists. Installing the latest iteration of PowerShell on Raspberry Pi only takes a few quick … Read more
The Raspberry Pi’s low cost and small footprint make it an ideal platform for running lightweight servers in applications from smart homes to microservices. Redis is a versatile, open-source in-memory data store that can deliver high performance for many workloads. Combining the two creates opportunities for innovative projects. This article provides guidance on optimizing Redis … Read more
The Raspberry Pi is a popular single board computer used for a variety of DIY electronics and programming projects. Out of the box, the Raspberry Pi OS does not come with a graphical network manager interface installed. Network Manager provides a simple, user-friendly way to create, manage, and store network connections on a device. Benefits … Read more
Heimdall Dashboard is an elegant solution to organize all your web applications and services in one easy-to-use interface for the Raspberry Pi. With Heimdall, you can access everything on your Pi through a single access point, rather than having to remember multiple IP addresses and ports. Benefits of Using Heimdall Dashboard Installing and running Heimdall … Read more
Paperless-NG is an open source document management system that helps you digitize and organize paper documents. By scanning documents directly into Paperless-NG, you can store, tag, search and access your documents from one central location. Paperless-NG is built using Django and Python and can be installed on a variety of systems. One popular option is … Read more
Tailscale is a zero config VPN that makes it easy to connect Raspberry Pis and other devices. By installing Tailscale, you can access your Raspberry Pi from anywhere without needing to configure port forwarding or deal with dynamic IP addresses. Tailscale creates a secure network between your devices using Wireguard encrypted tunnels. Some key features: … Read more
Netdata is an open-source monitoring and troubleshooting tool that provides real-time insights into systems and applications. It is designed to be lightweight, easy to install, and secure out of the box. Netdata runs well on resource-constrained devices like the Raspberry Pi and can help optimize performance. Benefits of Running Netdata on a Raspberry Pi The … Read more
Setting up a Cloudflare Tunnel provides a secure way to remotely access devices on your home network without exposing them directly to the public internet. This guide covers how to set up a Cloudflare Tunnel on a Raspberry Pi to access it from anywhere while keeping the connection encrypted. Why Set Up a Tunnel? Exposing … Read more
ZoneMinder is an open source CCTV and IP camera management software that allows you to monitor your cameras and record video footage when motion or events are detected. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to install ZoneMinder on a Raspberry Pi. Running ZoneMinder on a Raspberry Pi provides a low cost, low power home … Read more