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Getting Started With the Raspberry Pi

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 30, 2015

If you did give or receive a Raspberry for Christmas, hopefully it was part of a kit where all the necessary parts are included. If not, you may be asking what you need to get started. First you will need a microSD card with your operating system of choice installed. Next, a USB supported keyboard and mouse, as well as a HDMI cable. If the monitor you intend to use does not support HDMI, then a proper adapter will be necessary. Finally, a micro USB power supply will be needed to power your new device.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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