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   * Anydesk Install: 767 453 454 ID
-==== Raspberry Pi: Set Time Zome ====
+==== Raspberry Pi: Set Time Zone ====
   * Need to use UTC time zone.
     * Main menu, go to Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration.
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 The December 2023 MetTrailer /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE-pi/autostart file include the following at the end:
+==== Raspberry Pi: Running Python Programs on Start ====
+If you want to run python programs upon startup and show the output of each program in a separate terminal:
+Sources:
+  * [[https://gist.github.com/kristianpedersen/9c8e3dc6501070eecd1431e0d585b781|GitHub Link]]
+  * [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-run-a-raspberry-pi-program-on-startup#method-2-autostart|How to Run a Raspberry Pi Program on Startup: Method 2]]
+. If Xterm isn't installed, use the following command
+  sudo apt install xterm -y
+. Make the following directory using the following command
+  mkdir /home/pi/.config/autostart
+. Create and edit a .desktop file
+  sudo nano /home/pi/.config/autostart/PROGRAM_NAME.desktop
+. In the file, copy and paste the following
+  [Desktop Entry]
+  Type=Application
+  Name=PROGRAM_NAME
+  Exec=xterm -hold -e '/usr/bin/python3 /home/ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PROGRAM/PROGRAM_NAME.py'
+. Save and exit
+. The Xterm application should now begin upon booting.
 ==== Raspberry Pi: Running Python Programs Headless ====