How to Set Up the Raspberry Pi Pico Download the MicroPython UF2 file from the MicroPython tab. Push and hold the BOOTSEL button on the Pico, then connect to your computer using a micro USB cable. Drag and drop the … Continue reading →

Summary. As a whole, Raspberry Pi OS is faster than Ubuntu in terms of performance. So, if speed is important to you, it might be a better choice. I still find these results a bit slow, a Raspberry Pi 4/400 … Continue reading →

Conclusion. After comparing DHCP vs static IP, it is undoubtedly that DHCP is the more popular option for most users as they are easier and cheaper to deploy. Having a static IP and guessing which IP address is available is … Continue reading →

There are two ways to launch InfluxDB with your configuration file: Point the process to the correct configuration file by using the -config option: influxd -config /etc/influxdb/influxdb.conf. Set the environment variable INFLUXDB_CONFIG_PATH to the path of your configuration file and … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Alexa-enhanced speaker finally joins the Echo lineup with an always-listening option. How do I turn on hands free Alexa? Amazon has said that the new experience is available for both Android and iOS devices through the latest Alexa app. … Continue reading →

But it was one of the longest 20 minutes of my life. If you are like us, for years you have heard how important it is to try and pray the rosary everyday, making it a part of your regular … Continue reading →

When the microphone is on, your Nest camera’s microphone picks up sound in the area around your camera. If your camera has event video history or 24/7 video history, your camera’s audio is recorded in your video history as long … Continue reading →

How do you set up a nest hub? Open the Google Home app on your mobile device, tap the Plus (+) > Set Up Device > New device, then follow the on-screen prompts. Your mobile device and Nest Hub must … Continue reading →

Recording Capacity An indoor camera is also a wi-fi camera, meaning that the camera is able to connect to your wi-fi network and pair with your smartphone. When the camera pairs with your smartphone, you are able to view your … Continue reading →

Test your internet speeds Open the Google Home app . Tap Wi-Fi. under “Network,” tap Run speed test. How do I check my mesh Wi-Fi speed? Test mesh connection Open the Google Home app . Tap Wi-Fi Wifi devices Points … Continue reading →

If you have more than one home in the Google Home or Nest app, you can move a camera or doorbell from one home to another. Simply remove it from your account in the app, select the new home in … Continue reading →

It’s important to note that range extenders and mesh systems aren’t a magic bullet that improve speeds in every situation. If your problem is caused by congestion from your neighbors, a poorly placed router, or a cheap internet package with … Continue reading →

Power. Because of its greater range and added layers of security protocols, WiFi uses way more power than Bluetooth. If you need a lower power device, then be sure to go with Bluetooth which only uses about 3 milliamps of … Continue reading →

But for some reason, the overwhelming majority of Bluetooth speakers don’t have built-in microphones. And without microphones, they can’t be used as wireless speakerphones. The overwhelming omission of microphones in Bluetooth speakers is an upsetting fact of life that we … Continue reading →

The good news is your speakers will absolutely sound better after the initial break-in period.Due to the rigidness of your new speakers, they will not be as dynamic until they have had a chance to move and become more flexible. … Continue reading →