Tag archive for: Raspberry Pi 4

Why get a Raspberry Pi?

If you are in the computer technology industry, then you most probably have heard about the Raspberry Pi.

When a Raspberry Pi was first launched in 2012, there were limited USD 35 alternatives for Raspberry Pi. Therefore, buying a Raspberry Pi is a no-brainer to get started with Internet of things (IoT) projects. A Raspberry Pi would be an affordable ticket to the world of IoT.

However, as newer single board computers get into the market, it becomes harder to make a buying decision. Especially if you habitually practice delay gratification, you may face quite a bit of procrastination in getting a Raspberry Pi.

So why should you get a Raspberry Pi?

In case you are deciding whether to buy a Raspberry Pi, here are some reasons for you to get one.

Why use a Raspberry Pi 4B as a desktop computer?

Ever since the Raspberry Pi first appearance, many people have been hoping to use it as a desktop computer.

When the Raspberry Pi 4B came along, we saw some upgrades that can turn those hopes into reality.

Given that, let’s look at some reasons why you will want to use a Pi 4B as a desktop computer.

Cool Raspberry Pi 4B cases that cool your Pi 4B

As I had mentioned in my review of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the Pi 4B can overheat.

After I did a review on Seeed Studio Blink Blink ICE Tower CPU Cooling Fan, I am convinced that small heat sinks are inadequate in cooling a hot Pi4B.

If you are facing same issues, here are some cases to cool your Raspberry Pi 4B.

Cool your Raspberry Pi 4 with the ICE Tower CPU Cooling Fan

As I had mentioned in why my computer restarted itself when I play League of Legends, excess heat can cause a computer to behave abnormally.

So how will your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B deal with rising heat? In case there is a spike in operating temperature, Raspberry Pi 4 will slow your CPU down significantly. When that happens, you will not be able to enjoy 4K videos on your Raspberry Pi 4 anymore.

After I did a review on the Raspberry Pi 4, I had been contemplating whether to get a cooler fan for my Raspberry Pi 4. In the midst of delayed gratification, Seeed Studio asked if I am willing to do a review on their Ice Tower Cooler. Since I wanted a cooling fan for my Pi 4, I agreed to have a look at the Ice Tower Cooler.

Given that, this post contains some points for your reference if you are pondering whether to get the ICE Tower CPU Cooling Fan for to cool your Raspberry Pi 4.

How to setup Raspbian Buster Lite for Raspberry Pi server projects

When I did a review for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the idea of using the Pi 4 for server applications is clear.

Since Raspbian Buster Lite was released alongside the Pi 4, we can use it for new Raspberry Pi server projects.

If you are thinking of building Raspberry Pi server projects, then you may want to follow through this article to help you get started.

How to setup Raspbian Buster for your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Since the Raspberry pi 4 Model B comes with several nice upgrades, it is a single board computer that you may want to get.

After you got your Raspberry Pi 4 rig and microSD card, the next step will be to setup an operating system.

At this point in time, you may want to install one of the Raspbian Buster images that got released for the Pi 4.

With that in mind, read on to learn how to setup Raspbian Buster for your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.

A review of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B from a not-so-early adopter

When a single board computer has 4GB of RAM, you can use it as a capable IoT gateway or desktop computing. In addition to that, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B maintains the same dimensions as its credit card sized predecessor, the Pi 3B+.

Although there are several single board computers which provided 4GB of ram, they are priced more than the US$55 price tag. Given that, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model 4 with 4GB of ram is a very attractive offering.

In case you are wondering whether you should buy the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, read on for more perspectives.