Category: Guides

Want to block ads, trackers, and unwanted domains across your entire home network without installing an ad blocker on every device? Pi-hole turns a Raspberry Pi into a network-wide DNS filtering server. Once your router distributes the Raspberry Pi’s address as the DNS server, computers, phones, smart TVs, and other devices can send their DNS…

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If you’re building a home server with a Raspberry Pi, mini PC, or another single-board computer, CasaOS and OpenMediaVault (OMV) are two of the most popular options to consider. Although they can be used for some of the same projects, they are designed with different priorities. CasaOS focuses on simplicity, Docker applications, and an easy-to-use…

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CasaOS has become one of the easiest ways to transform a Raspberry Pi into a powerful home server. With its clean web interface and one-click application store, you can deploy services like Nextcloud, Jellyfin, Pi-hole, Home Assistant, Immich, and many other self-hosted applications without manually creating Docker containers. In this guide, you’ll learn how to…

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Installing Home Assistant on a single board computer (SBC) is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to build a powerful smart home hub. Whether you’re controlling lights, thermostats, security cameras, or hundreds of IoT devices, choosing the right hardware can make a significant difference in performance, reliability, and future expansion. In this guide,…

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A single board computer (SBC) is one of the best ways to build a powerful, energy-efficient home server without spending hundreds of dollars on enterprise hardware. Modern SBCs are capable of running file servers, media servers, Docker containers, home automation platforms, VPNs, and dozens of self-hosted applications—all while consuming less electricity than a traditional desktop…

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Installing Linux on a single board computer (SBC) is one of the first steps toward building a home server, media center, robotics platform, IoT device, or software development environment. Whether you’re using a Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, ROCK Pi, ODROID, or another SBC, the installation process is similar across most devices. In this guide, you’ll…

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If you’re starting a DIY electronics or embedded systems project, you’ve probably come across two common terms: single board computer (SBC) and microcontroller (MCU). While they may look similar at first glance, they are designed for very different purposes. Understanding the difference is essential when choosing the right hardware for your project. In this guide,…

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If you’ve just discovered single board computers (SBCs), one of the first questions you’ll ask is: What can you actually do with a single board computer? The answer: a lot more than you might expect. From smart homes and servers to robotics and AI, SBCs are used in real-world systems—not just hobby projects. This guide…

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Single board computers (SBCs) are powerful, compact, and incredibly versatile—but like any hardware platform, they can run into issues. Beginners especially may encounter problems related to power, storage, overheating, or software configuration. The good news is that most SBC problems are easy to diagnose and fix once you understand the common causes. This guide covers…

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When choosing a single board computer (SBC), one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting the processor architecture: ARM or x86. This choice affects performance, power consumption, software compatibility, and price. In this guide, we’ll break down the real differences between ARM vs x86 single board computers so you can choose the right…

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