How to Turn Your Old TV into a Smart Display with DAKboard

Are you tired of using your old TV as just a screen saver? With DAKboard, you can turn it into a smart display that shows all the important information you need at a glance. In this article, we'll show you how to set up DAKboard on your Raspberry Pi and configure it to suit your needs.

To start, you'll need to open the config file in the nano text editor. Type `sudo nano /boot/config.txt` in Terminal and press Enter. Add these lines to the end of the file: `hdmi_force_hotplug=1 hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=4 display_rotate=90`.

Next, you'll want to edit the config.txt file to rotate the screen 90 degrees. This will hide the cursor when not in use. While still in Terminal, type `sudo apt-get install unclutter` and press Enter.

Once you've made these changes, you can configure DAKboard to display all your important information. To do this, go to Localisation Options and set your correct time zone and keyboard layout. Then, go to Interfacing Options > SSH > Yes and press Enter.

Next, go to Boot Options > Desktop Autologin Desktop GUI and press Enter. This will allow you to access DAKboard remotely using SSH or VNC.

With DAKboard configured, you can display all sorts of information on your TV screen. You can connect up to two ICAL calendars for free, select between Yahoo and AccuWeather for the forecast source, add a single RSS feed for rotating headlines, and even connect Todoist, Wunderlist or other task managers.

You can also customize the look and feel of DAKboard by choosing from five different screen configurations. You can set up DAKboard on your Raspberry Pi or on a computer, phone, or tablet.

Overall, DAKboard is an excellent way to turn your old TV into a smart display that shows all the important information you need at a glance. With its ease of use and customization options, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to upgrade their home entertainment system.

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