There's no shortage of operating systems you can try on a Raspberry Pi. These include general-purpose distros like Ubuntu and Fedora that are ideal for desktop and server use, as well as more niche ...

The Raspberry Pi 5 now features the capability to install operating systems directly from the internet, a functionality introduced in April 2024. This is particularly beneficial for setups where the ...

When working with Raspberry Pi, many hobbyists' and makers' go-to operating system for their board is the Raspberry Pi OS, and for good reason. It's easy to install and all but guaranteed to work on ...

NOOBS is the built-in operating system installer for Raspberry Pi. But if you already know which operating system you want to use, there's a quicker way to get your Pi up and running. Taylor Martin ...

The firmware included with the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B version 1.2 introduced the possibility of booting from a USB device: before that, it was only possible to boot from an SD or microSD card. But ...

Setting up a Raspberry Pi board has always required a second computer, which is used to flash your operating system of choice to an SD card so your Pi can boot. But ...

This inexpensive microcomputer can be used for a variety of DIY projects. Here's what you need to know before you get started. Dan Graziano is an associate editor for CNET. His work has appeared on ...

The Raspberry Pi is a dream machine for all kinds of projects, but the first step is gathering up your supplies and learning the basics. Here's how to begin. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more ...

Before diving into my hands-on dialog, here are a couple of links that contain interesting and useful information about the new Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspbian Buster operating system: Eben Upton's Blog ...

If you want to experience the functionality of Raspberry Pi OS without the physical hardware, then what’s better than using it on VMware Workstation? This setup is perfect for testing, learning, or ...

Cracking Wi-Fi passwords, spoofing accounts, and testing networks for exploits is all fun enough, but if you want to take the show on the road, you’ll want an easily portable rig. Enter Kali Linux and ...