Jeff Geerling reviews the Arduino Uno Q, a Qualcomm-powered board that blends microcontroller and SBC functionality. He explores its hardware, performance, software (App Lab), and potential applications, finding it to be a unique but somewhat awkward offering in the SBC market.
The latest version of Raspberry Pi OS is now based on Debian 13 "Trixie", bringing newer software and technologies. This release features a visual overhaul with two new GTK themes (PiXtrix and PiXonyx), a new icon theme (PiXtrix), a new system font (Nunito Sans Light), and new wallpapers. Key changes include a more modular package installation process, a new plugin-based Control Centre replacing older preferences applications, improvements to the taskbar and LXDE Panel, new command-line tools for keyboard configuration (rpi-keyboard-config and rpi-keyboard-fw-update), and updates to the Bookshelf app. Existing users can update via sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade. The new OS supports all Raspberry Pi models.
A complete and free guide to setting up and running your own mail server on Debian 12, focusing on independence and control over your email service.
The Android Linux Terminal app is now widely available for Pixel users running the March 2025 update, allowing them to carry a Debian-based Linux instance with them.
With Developer mode enabled on your Pixel 8 Pro, you can proceed as follows:
1. **Navigate to Settings**: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. **System Settings**: Scroll down and tap on "System."
3. **Developer Options**: Tap on "Developer options."
4. **Linux Development Environment**: Look for the option to toggle on the "Linux development environment." Tap the switch to enable it.
5. **Linux Terminal App**: Once the environment is enabled, you should see the Linux Terminal app icon appear on your home screen or in your app list.
6. **Allow Download**: Tap the Linux Terminal app icon. You will be prompted to allow a 567MB download. Confirm the download.
After the download is complete, you should be able to open the terminal and start running basic commands.
With Developer mode enabled on your Pixel 8 Pro, you can proceed as follows:
1. **Navigate to Settings**: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. **System Settings**: Scroll down and tap on "System."
3. **Developer Options**: Tap on "Developer options."
4. **Linux Development Environment**: Look for the option to toggle on the "Linux development environment." Tap the switch to enable it.
5. **Linux Terminal App**: Once the environment is enabled, you should see the Linux Terminal app icon appear on your home screen or in your app list.
6. **Allow Download**: Tap the Linux Terminal app icon. You will be prompted to allow a 567MB download. Confirm the download.
After the download is complete, you should be able to open the terminal and start running basic commands.
A concise summary of the newest release of Raspberry Pi OS, highlighting key updates, new features, and fixes, ensuring users are informed about the latest enhancements to their favorite micro-PC platform.
