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.

The possibilities are endless, but to unlock all the features of a Raspberry Pi, you need to install some essential tools. The programs you choose will depend on your intended use, but some ...

And, as you're going to be installing and using Linux on your Raspberry Pi, it makes good sense to create your SD card from within a Linux environment.