Alright, let’s talk about watchin’ them videos on that Raspberry Pi thingy, you know, the Raspbian. Folks call it a video player, I just call it watchin’ stuff. Don’t get me started on all them fancy names, makes my head spin like a top.
First off, if you like that VLC thing, good news! It’s easy as pie to get it on your Raspberry Pi. Just one little step, they say. Though, what that step is, I couldn’t tell ya. My grandkids do all that techy stuff. They say it’s like plantin’ potatoes, one move and you’re done. If you want somethin’ fancier, like that Plex thing, well, that’s a whole other story, like tryin’ to catch a greased pig at the county fair.
Now, some folks want to play videos all day long, like at them shows they have in town. You know, the ones with all the fancy gadgets and gizmos. For that, you gotta start from scratch, they say. Build it up like a good ol’ chicken coop, one board at a time. This here tutorial, it’s for the basics, nothin’ fancy. Just plain watchin’ videos, like watchin’ the cows come home, simple and straightforward.
If you got yourself one of them Raspberry Pi Desktops, playin’ a video is as easy as slappin’ butter on a hot biscuit. Just double-click on the video file, and boom, it starts playin’ using that VLC thing. It’s like openin’ the barn door and lettin’ the chickens out. Or, you can go to that Sound & Video menu, if you’re feelin’ fancy. But clickin’ is easier, even for an old woman like me.
Playin’ Videos on Raspbian: The Simple Way
- VLC is Your Friend: Lots of folks like VLC, says it plays just about anything. Easy to get, easy to use. Like a good pair of work boots, reliable and does the job.
- Raspberry Pi Desktop: If you got the desktop version, just double-click the video. Simpler than milkin’ a cow. Or find it in that Sound & Video menu, if you like clickin’ around.
- Looping Videos: For those all-day playin’ videos, you gotta do some extra stuff. Like settin’ up a scarecrow in the garden, takes a bit more work.
Now, some folks are talkin’ about that “Raspberry Pi OS Lite” thing. Bullseye, they call it. Sounds like somethin’ you’d shoot at a target with. They want to use VLC on that too, but it’s a bit trickier, like tryin’ to thread a needle in the dark. You gotta install it special, using that “apt” thing. Sounds like a whole lotta fuss to me. I stick with the easy stuff, you know, double-clickin’ and watchin’.
And talkin’ about video codecs, like that H265 thing. Sounds like somethin’ out of a science fiction movie. They say it’s important for good quality, like usin’ good flour for bakin’ bread. But honestly, I can’t tell the difference. As long as the picture ain’t blurry, I’m happy. My eyes ain’t what they used to be anyway.
So, there you have it. Watchin’ videos on that Raspberry Pi thing. Easy as pie if you stick to the basics. Don’t get bogged down in all them fancy terms and gadgets. Just click and watch, that’s my motto. Like watchin’ the sunset, no need to make it complicated.
More Fancy Stuff (If You’re Into That)
Now, if you’re one of them tech-savvy folks, you can do all sorts of things. That Plex thing I mentioned, it’s for settin’ up a whole video library. Like havin’ a whole shelf full of canned peaches in the cellar, ready to go. And there’s other ways to play videos too, not just VLC. But honestly, I don’t know much about that. I stick to what I know, like plantin’ tomatoes and makin’ apple pie. And watchin’ videos, of course, as long as it ain’t too complicated.
And remember, if you get stuck, ask one of them youngsters for help. They know all about this techy stuff. Just like I know how to make a good pot of stew. Everyone’s got their talents, I reckon. So go on, get yourself that Raspberry Pi and start watchin’ them videos. It’s easier than you think, even for an old woman like me.
Keepin’ it Simple
At the end of the day, it’s all about enjoyin’ yourself. Whether you’re watchin’ a funny cat video or learnin’ somethin’ new, that Raspberry Pi thing can be a real hoot. Just don’t let it get too complicated. Life’s too short for that, ain’t it? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my chickens.
Tags: Raspberry Pi, Raspbian, Video Player, VLC, Tutorial, How-to, Media Player, Raspberry Pi OS Lite, H265, Plex
