Getting Started With The Raspberry Pi 4 - Use It As A Linux PC

In this video, I show you how to get started with the Raspberry Pi 4 specifically using the Pi 4 as a Desktop PC using Raspbian. I go over the extra items needed to get the Pi4 up and going I also show you how to install and configure the Raspbian Buster Operating system for your Raspberry Pi 4.

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[badgerbrogan]

For a complete newbie to Raspberry, this is the clearest and most effective explanation of why I would get it and what I could do with is for starters. I've definitely Subscribed, and thank you for this wonderful video!

[ericcsuf]

Thanks for a clear, well-presented, no BS, no music video. Subscribed

[joelius]

Great job walking everyone through this clearly and concisely, and without overloading on commentary.

[johnpatterson]

I got my Pi 4 today. Using your video, I was up and running without a problem. Thank you.

[ketchfishshow]

There's an 8GB RAM version available now and a significant amount of development work done on operating systems and software. Mine just came in the mail yesterday and I'm looking forward to digging in. Micro SD prices have come down a bit too so I sprang for a 128 GB for only $20. Total cost including micro HDMI/HDMI adaptor, power supply, case with fan, Micro SD card and of course the Pi 4 with 8GB RAM, $120 US.

[ScottStoneUnforgivenII]

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate how well done your videos always are. I always enjoy watching them. Thank you.

[ks]

Thank you for this easy to follow steps - FINALLY, I can have an affordable Linux Desktop PC with long term support!!! I'm going to add a printer. Thank you, again.

[povilasstaniulis]

Thanks for the video. Some thoughts:
@1:29 a 512GB card should work fine as well, but will probably cost more than the Pi itself. A2 grade card would be best for desktop usage (better random I/O performance), but A1 should work fine as well. A fast USB drive or an SSD would be the best choice, but you'll still need an SD card for booting (no USB boot support yet).
@4:20: I would strongly recommend using Rufus or Win32DiskImager instead. They will do the job without downloading 150 MB+ of Electron bloatware.
@9:45: To upgrade everything, use "dist-upgrade" instead of "upgrade". "upgrade" will only install updates which do not require removing or installing new packages (this will not update the Linux kernel for example).

[RussTCB]

Thank you so much for this. I was able to get a 4gb Pi 4 a couple weeks back but hadn't done anything with it yet. This is a great thing for me to install and mess around with while I wait for Retropie to be released. It can't hurt for me to learn more to do with a Pi in the mean time.

[carla.m.]

Best intro video to Raspberry Pi 4 hands down. From our family--Thanks!

[antonnym]

Having started on a TRS-80 computer in 1977 with 4 Kilobytes of RAM and storage on casette tape, which costed $699 THEN ($3, 000 in 2019 money), I find it miraculous you can have a desktop computer for $55 plus your keyboard and monitor. I'm on Win 7 now. My next computer will be a RasPi 4. I'll be running FuzeBASIC on it to develop robotics applications. FuzeBASIC will be like bringing me full circle back to the BASIC built into the TRS-80. Excellent video! I found you just now and of course, have subscribed. All good wishes!

[delmaralvarado]

Nice bro.. though you should have included more of what it CAN do. Im always waiting on your videos, love your style and voice audio is the best, you kinda have that talent in knowing how to explain things and not repeating yourself or taking too long. Awesome

[photolabguy]

You know what we are all waiting on... An updated version of RetroPie for the Pi 4.

[Fulthrotle]

What an asset this channel has become. Thanks a million for the great tutorials.

[JohanVega-wczb]

Thanks dude, appreciate the time on this video!

[clarkso]

The most clear tutorial in you tube! Thanks :)

[yanickpalmers]

i've had some trouble with my newer monitors, so to anyone who also has this issue where the rasbarry doest give any video output, try it on a different screen. this worked for me. great tutorial btw

[your_virtuoso]

I normally watch for the emulation but this is a nice easy desktop. I foresee myself using this for art and web design. Thanks for sharing

[roscoesomeone]

I got my pi4 in the mail today, the SD card from a couple of pi3's wouldn't work, I had to download and flash a SD card, now it works. Thanks!

[davidleroy]

Thank you for making these videos. They have been helpful for me.