On this project, we will be showing you how to set up your Raspberry Pi as an AirPrint server. AirPrint is a printing protocol designed by Apple so that their devices would not need to download or install drivers. By following this guide, you will be able to add AirPrint functionality to any printer that is connected to your Raspberry Pi. This project is an excellent way of adding extra functionality to both cheap and old printers. Implementing AirPrint support will allow you to print from your Apple device to your connected printer easily. Before following this project, you will need to have first set up the CUPS software on your device. Cups is what will act as the brains of your AirPrint server on your Raspberry Pi. It will handle the communication between your Raspberry Pi and the connected printer. Equipment List Below are the pieces of equipment that you will need for this tutorial on installing AirPrint on your Raspberry Pi. Recomme...
Want to have a better online experience without advertisements and sneaky tracking codes that invade your privacy and monitor your activities? This is exactly what a Pi Hole Ad blocker can do for you. Follow this Pi Hole setup guide to block ads and improve privacy and security for all your network devices. No more web browser addons, jailbreaking or rooting just block advertisements. For this reason, Pi Hole is an essential piece of software. What is Pi Hole? Pi Hole is a network-wide ad blocker. In a typical home environment, this can cut out almost all ads to all devices in your home, without having to install an ad blocker on every single device. In this Pi-Hole setup guide , I will cover everything from PiHole introduction to installation and configuration. I will also share some basic maintenance steps, as well as, information on some advanced setups. Complete Pi Hole setup guide: Ad-free better internet in 15 minutes Want...