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Raspberry Pi Gaming - Second Edition

By : Shea Silverman
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Raspberry Pi Gaming - Second Edition

By: Shea Silverman

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Using raspi-config


The raspi-config tool is a basic utility that is included in each copy of Raspbian. It is a menu-based GUI that enables you to easily modify your Raspberry Pi settings.

To run raspi-config, type sudo raspi-config on the command line.

The raspi-config tool offers the following options:

  • Expand filesystem: This option will resize the OS to use all of the available SD card space.

  • Change user password: This will prompt you for a new password for the user Pi.

  • Enable boot to desktop/Scratch: This allows you to switch between booting to the command prompt, Scratch, or the desktop.

  • Internationalization options: This option allows you to change your time zone and your keyboard layout.

  • Enable camera: If you have the Raspberry Pi camera module, check this to yes.

  • Add to Rastrack: This option enables other people to know your Pi's location.

  • Overclock: You can change your Raspberry Pi's speed here.

  • Advanced options:

    There are many advanced options in raspi-config which are explained as...