Blog 2025

Latest Updates 2025

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This is where you’ll find the latest information about what is coming to the channel. There are hints on upcoming videos, guides, status updates or important milestones. SocialBlade stats can be found here.

This website and YouTube channel is a hobby, I try to deliver deliver new content each week. However, this may not always happen and I appreciate your support and patience. As you may do as well, I work a full-time job and YouTube is a hobby and life/work schedules do impact when new content is released. Thank you for your support and checking out the latest updates!

–Jon

blogs from previous years [ 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019]

June

Coming this month: our very first published book will be released – ARCADE Classics Word Search Puzzle Book – Vol 1! This isn’t just a puzzle book. Each word search is paired with fascinating game history and facts to celebrate the golden age of arcade gaming (late 70s and 80s).

The book is complete, the cover is designed, and we’re almost ready for launch. I’ve ordered a few early proof copies to make sure everything looks good. After verification, it will be published (likely around June 20th).

What makes this project truly special is the custom technology behind it. I didn’t rely on any online puzzle content generators. Instead, I built a one-of-a-kind Word Search Generation engine from the ground up — inspired by tools and techniques I’ve shared in my videos. From puzzle layout to solutions and game research, everything was carefully crafted to be 100% original, verifiably solvable, and a bit challenging.

Stay tuned — it’s almost here!

[ Relevant YouTube videos: Pi 5 n8n Setup Guide | Page Numbers in Word ]

  • 2025-06-12 – You may notice a new chat icon on the lower-right of your browser (looks like the image to your right). I’m experimenting (and teaching) this AI agent to help make locating information on this site easier for you. Drop a comment in any of my videos and let me know what you think, I read them all!

  • 2025-06-10 – Want to add page numbers to just certain parts of your Microsoft Word document -like skipping the cover page or starting numbering after the table of contents? Word isn’t very intuitive in this area, but I’ll show you how to do it in this video.
  • 2025-06-05 – The CrowPi 3 is a powerful STEM & AI learning kit designed for use with the Raspberry Pi 5. It features a built-in display, sensors, and interfaces for Arduino, Micro:bit, and Pico, making it an all-in-one platform for DIY electronics and development.
  • 2025-06-01 – Today is a big turning point for me—the first day of a brand-new chapter. As of May 31st, my time working with AtGames has come to an end. Starting June 1st, I’m officially working full-time for myself. It’s exciting, a little nerve-wracking, but definitely the right move.

    I spent exactly one year with AtGames and had the opportunity to work alongside some truly amazing people. My focus was on collaborating with the development teams and helping shape new features for the Legends product line. Some of those features are still in the pipeline, and others made it out into the world. I can’t go into much more detail than that—but let’s just say, I’m looking forward to seeing what unfolds from here without my direct influence or involvement.

    What does this mean for you? More YouTube content. Possibly even a new channel. And definitely some positive changes ahead. I’m shifting gears—from working for someone else to building something of my own. I’m deeply grateful for everyone who’s supported my content so far. As new projects take shape and my company site and products become ready, I’ll share more soon.

    Yes, there will likely be some crossover between my business work and YouTube—but I’ll always aim to keep it transparent, creative, and most of all, fun and interesting to watch. Thanks for being on this journey with me—it’s literally just getting started.

May

  • 2025-05-30 – The GeeekPi P33 M.2 NVMe PoE+ HAT allows you to power the Raspberry Pi 5 from a single ethernet cable and install an M.2 NVMe SSD to the HAT. In this video, we’ll also install the GeeekPi Aluminum Case.
  • 2025-05-24 – Install and run n8n, a powerful workflow automation tool, on a Raspberry Pi 5 for a fully self-hosted, cost-effective local installation. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the hardware setup, installation, and configuration—perfect for personal projects or learning automation without ongoing subscription fees.
  • 2025-05-22 – A new video is in production that, for me, has saved a considerable amount of money in creating automated workflows. If you’re familiar with AI Agents, Workflow automation and similar tools, this upcoming video will be worth the watch. My goal is to complete it this week and I’m excited to share it with you. If it resonates well with you, we can take the subject so much further!
  • 2025-05-21 – The next video is ready to go, it will be a first look video of an impressive Raspberry Pi product that is coming soon! If you love Pi’s, electronics, DIY projects or tinkering, this will be something you’ll want to check out! This video will be released at the end of the month or early June.
  • 2025-05-06 – In this video, we’ll check out the ELECFREAKS CM4 XGo Lite Robot Dog Kit powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. This fully assembled robotic companion features 15 degrees of freedom, built-in camera, and app-based remote control—perfect for exploring robotics, AI, and programming. In this video, we’ll unbox the kit, demo its features, and even show how to control it using Blockly and Python!

April

  • 2025-04-26 – I’ve had a number of personal things going on the past couple weeks and spending quite a few days/evenings at the hospital with a family member. I hope to get back to regular content creation in the next week or two, I appreciate your understanding.
  • 2025-04-13 – If you’re tired of wasting money on canned air that runs out fast, gets ice-cold, and loses pressure when you need it most—you’re not alone. I came across a rechargeable air duster that caught my attention. At just around $25, it’s not only affordable, but it actually works—really well. Check it out here!

March

  • 2025-03-16 – In this video we’ll check out the SunFounder 10.1″ Touch Screen for the Raspberry Pi 5. We’ll unbox it, assemble and put it through its paces.
  • 2025-03-02 – Pi-Apps is a free, open-source application installer that simplifies installing various applications on a Raspberry Pi 5 with a one-click process. In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to use Pi-Apps to install AI language models, run Windows applications via WINE, play games like Doom 3 and Minecraft, and even set up a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine.

February

  • 2025-02-17 – In today’s video we’ll install a handful of LLMs such as DeepSeek-r1 (distilled) 1.1b/7b as well as TinyLlama on a Raspberry Pi 5. We’ll briefly discuss what an LLM is, how to get setup and some examples. The full video and guide may be found here.
  • 2025-02-16 – The next video is completed and will likely be released soon. It will also include a new written companion guide. Stay tuned!
  • 2025-02-15 – Over the past several days I’ve been experimenting with the Raspberry Pi and AI. If you’re interested in AI and the Pi 5, I think you’re going to enjoy this. I’m certainly having a blast learning more about it myself.
  • 2025-02-12 – The BestTab A20 10.1″ tablet is a budget friendly device running Android 14. It includes a number of useful accessories such as: Tablet case, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, stand, power adapter and USB-A to USB-C cable for charging. The price is impressively low, around $118-$150 (depending on a coupon code). Overall, it’s a great value but there are some things you’ll want to be aware of and we’ll discuss them in this video.
  • 2025-02-01 – Today we’ll check out the Raspberry Pi 500 Desktop Kit. In this video, we’ll unbox it, set it up, install Pi OS Desktop and run it through its paces.

January

  • 2025-01-19 – During a recent business trip, I looked out the window of the airplane and noticed a bronze disc shaped object flying below the right wing of the aircraft. I grabbed my phone and began recording, this is what I saw.
  • 2025-01-15 – A NEW device arrived to check out that I’m excited to open, I’ll likely start it this weekend. Some very long hours at work (15+ hour days), please don’t expect much new content this week with the exception of a few minor website updates such as this one for Offline Mode on the AtGames Legends 4KP. However, hope to have something ready to talk about sometime next week. Thank you for your support!
  • 2025-01-11 – Have you wondered if you can install Windows 11 to a Raspberry Pi 5? In this video, I’ll show you how with internet and sound support via USB.
  • 2025-01-05 – The next video is well underway, it’s something I’ve been asked several times. How to run Windows 11 on the Raspberry Pi 5. I have the installation portion all edited and working on the portion of getting sound and internet access working (it is, but it requires additional hardware). I’m hoping to have the video completed and released this week. It may be the weekend before it’s ready as I’ll be out of town much of this week.
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Views and Subscribers as of 1/1/2025
  • 2025-01-01 As we step into a brand-new year, I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your amazing support, encouragement, and engagement throughout the past year. The support you showed in 2024 was truly incredible, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your kind comments, trust, subscriptions, and likes on the videos. Together, we achieved some amazing milestones: 7.4k new subscribers joined the community, the channel received over 1.5 million views, and there were an impressive 91.6 thousand hours of watch time!

    While these numbers reflect slightly slower growth compared to 2023 with a 6% decline in views, a 7% decline in watch time, and a 14% decline in new subscribers it’s still a testament to the amazing engagement and dedication of this incredible community.

    I’m excited for what 2025 has in store and look forward to continuing this journey with all of you. Thank you for being such an important part of this channel’s success! Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!