Chapter 4
Using the Desktop Environment
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using the Raspberry Pi Desktop to manage your Raspberry Pi
Using external storage devices in the desktop environment
Copying, moving, and managing files and their permissions
Viewing web pages on the Raspberry Pi
Using some of the built-in applications and games on your Raspberry Pi
Customizing the desktop with your preferred settings
The quickest way to start playing with your Raspberry Pi is to use the Raspberry Pi Desktop. It works in a similar way to the Windows and macOS operating systems, which let you use icons and the mouse to find and manage files and operate applications. That makes it relatively intuitive to navigate, and it means you can easily find and try out some of the software that comes with your Linux distribution.
In this chapter, we talk you through using the desktop and introduce you to some of its programs. ...
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