Use whatever SD card adapter you have to connect your SD card to your computer.

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Enter the following command to find your SD card’s name:

diskutil list

You can identify your card by size and partition type. You should see the Raspberry Pi boot partition type of Windows_FAT_32 next to the drive.

For example, my card’s name is /dev/disk2.

Use the following command to use the dd utility to backup your Raspberry Pi SD card, changing /dev/disk1 to your disk’s name and path:

sudo dd if=/dev/disk1 of=~/PiSDCardBackup.dmg

Enter your password when prompted.

This will create a file named PiSDCardBackup.dmg in the user directory (~). To change the filename or put it somewhere else, you can change ~/PiSDCardBackup.dmg to something else. For example, ~/Documents/OctoPrint.dmg will name the file OctoPrint.dmg and place it in your Documents folder.

While the backup process is running, you should just see a flashing | indicator.

Don’t forget to safely eject your card before removing it from your computer to prevent data corruption. You can do this in Finder by clicking the eject icon in the sidebar. You’re all done!

To restore your backup or clone it onto another SD card, reinsert it into your computer and use the following commands:

diskutil unmountDisk /dev/disk1
sudo dd if=~/PiSDCardBackup.dmg of=/dev/disk1

Be sure to replace /dev/disk1 once again with your card ID, and specify the proper location for the backup image you’re restoring from.

When you’re finished, eject your SD card once more.

There are many publically owned spaces that provide free WiFi. For example, it’s extremely common to find free WiFi at your local library. You can also check with local museums or some government offices. But free WiFi isn’t limited to public buildings. Sometimes you can find parks and hiking shelters with free wireless services. If you find a building with free WiFi, ask one of the people who work there for instructions to log on.

Many cities and even rural towns provide a free wireless network. These networks are usually limited to city/town limits. Check to see if WiFi is provided in your area. There may be steps to follow to find the network and log in. A local official can help provide this information.

It’s important to note that public networks like these are not as secure as a private network. Lower your speed expectations, shared bandwidth often leads to some seriously slow loading times. You probably won’t be playing online games like this. But you can definitely get online and send important messages.

Free WiFi is a great way to attract customers. You can find plenty of businesses that provide free WiFi. Sometimes you have to buy something first, but other places are less restrictive. Consider checking with gyms and airports, as well. Once you find a business with free WiFi, ask one of the staff for login instructions. They’ll let you know if they have any special requirements.

Here are a few common businesses that are known to provide free WiFi services:

• Starbucks
• McDonalds
• Dunkin’
• Apple Store
• Panera Bread
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Target
• Best Buy
• Barnes & Noble

You can use a WiFi detection app to locate free hotspots. There are several popular choices in both Apple and Android app stores. These apps make a list of free WiFi hotspots nearby. They’re great for finding free wireless in places you’re not familiar with. As always, check with local staff for login instructions when you find a location with free WiFi. Here are a few WiFi hotspot detection apps to get you started.

Apple App Store

• Avast WiFi Finder
• Wiffinity

Android App Store

• WiFi Finder
• Free WiFi Connect

If you already have a device with a mobile network, you may be able to create your own WiFi hotspot. This lets you use the same network on another device using WiFi.

I’ll admit, this isn’t the same thing as free WiFi as it requires you have to have an existing data plan through a provider. But this does help you access the internet on devices that connect through wireless instead of 3G or 4G.

Check with your phone or tablet provider for specific instructions on creating a hotspot. Once it’s active, connect and log in using your wireless device. Congratulations! You’re online and ready to go.

In a browser window, log in to your Microsoft account and access your account settings.

Navigate to Services & Subscriptions. This page has a complete list of available services for your Microsoft Account.

Look for Xbox Game Pass in the list and choose Manage.

Select Cancel to end the subscription. A pop-up window will ask you when you want to end your subscription. After you make a selection, click Next and Confirm Cancellation.

If you choose to restart your Xbox Game Pass subscription, visit the Xbox Game Pass webpage for a current pricing guide.

Make sure your TouchUI bootloader is up to date by connecting to your Raspberry Pi:

ssh pi@octopi

Then, run the following commands:

cd ~/TouchUI-autostart/
git pull
sudo service touchui restart

If you made changes to your TouchUI files previously before and receive a pull error, run the following:

git reset --hard

Edit the TouchUI default file using the Nano editor:

sudo nano /etc/default/touchui

Change DISABLE_SCREENSAVER=false to DISABLE_SCREENSAVER=true. Then, press CTRL-X to exit and then Y to save.

Finally, restart the TouchUI service:

sudo service touchui restart

You’re all done! NO MORE SLEEP… PRINT THINGS FOREVER.