While OpenELEC is an awesome media center OS for Raspberry Pi, it does come with one minor flaw: incorrect time. This post shows how to fix OpenELEC incorrect time on Raspberry Pi. If you have not yet tried OpenELEC then I strongly suggest you install OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi and … read more
Raspberry Pi, irrespective of the operating system you are using, typically comes with a SSH (Secure Shell) daemon running. Being able to SSH into Raspberry Pi can come in very handy if you want to take your Raspberry Pi usage to the next level. Many of the Raspberry Pi hacks … read more
OpenELEC is one of the four media center operating systems available for Raspberry Pi. In this post, I will explain how to install OpenELEC on Raspberry Pi using a computer running Linux. OpenELEC has quickly become my favorite operating system for my Raspberry Pi media center. In my recent comparison … read more
New Out of Box Software, or NOOBS allows you to install OS on Raspberry Pi with just a few clicks. The name ‘NOOBS’ explains everything: it is for newbies (or for anybody who likes it simple). Recently, I introduced 4 media center operating systems for Raspberry Pi. Then, I presented … read more
Overclocking Raspberry Pi is a way to get the maximum out of the Raspberry Pi hardware. Device makers many times fix the components to work at lower speeds to improve reliability/life while also ensuring adequate performance. However, for many enthusiasts who are always hungry for speed and power, there is … read more
In this post, I will present a very simple USB plug-and-play Raspberry Pi remote control. Recently, I listed the 7 Raspberry Pi accessories to build a XBMC media center in which I listed a USB IR remote. If you are in the market for a Raspberry Pi remote control, you … read more
This post is a shootout of OpenELEC vs Xbian, with OpenELEC overclocked to the same level as Xbian. In my recent comparison of Xbian, OpenELEC, and Raspbmc (Part 1 and Part 2), it was clear that Xbian was the fastest and most responsive operating system for Raspberry Pi media centers. … read more
My comparison of OpenELEC vs Raspbmc vs Xbian for Raspberry Pi continues in this post, with focus on various options and features offered in each of them. After introducing 4 operating systems for Raspberry Pi and comparing the installation, boot, and operation speeds of OpenELEC vs Raspbmc vs Xbian in … read more
Xbian vs Raspbmc or OpenELEC for Raspberry Pi – as the title says, it’s a comparison of the three major media center operating systems for Raspberry Pi. Recently, I introduced 4 operating systems for Raspberry Pi that are primarily for running a media center. I am going to tell you … read more