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Raspberry Pi with Windows 10: The command center

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If you are looking for a versatile, compact and low-cost device to run Windows 10, you may want to consider the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that can be used for a variety of projects, such as gaming, media streaming, robotics, and more. But did you know that you can also use it as a command center for your Windows 10 devices?

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In this blog post, I'll show you how to install Windows 10 on your Raspberry Pi and how to use it to remotely control and manage your other Windows 10 devices. You'll need the following:

– A Raspberry Pi 4 model B with at least 4 GB of RAM

– A microSD card with at least 16 GB of storage

– A power supply for your Raspberry Pi

– A keyboard, mouse and monitor for your Raspberry Pi

– A PC with Windows 10 and an Internet connection.

– A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage

Step 1 – Download and install Windows 10 on ARM

Windows 10 on ARM is a version of Windows 10 optimized for devices with ARM processors, such as the Raspberry Pi. You can download it from Microsoft official website here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You will need to use a tool called WoA Deployer to install Windows 10 on ARM on your microSD card. You can download it from here: https://github.com/WOA-Project/WOA-Deployer-Rpi/releases

Follow the instructions on the WoA Deployer website to create a bootable microSD card with Windows 10 on ARM. Make sure you select the correct drive letter for your microSD card and choose the latest version of Windows 10.

Step 2: Start your Raspberry Pi with Windows 10

Once you've created your bootable microSD card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi and connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Turn on your Raspberry Pi and wait for it to boot.

You will see the Windows logo and a rotating dotted circle. This may take several minutes, so be patient. After that, you will see the Windows settings screen, where you can choose the language, region, keyboard layout, and network settings.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. You will need to create a user account and password for your Raspberry Pi. You'll also need to activate Windows 10 with a valid product key or digital license linked to your Microsoft account.

Step 3: Set up your Raspberry Pi as a command center

Once you have completed the setup process, you will see the Windows 10 desktop on your Raspberry Pi. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Windows 10 on your Raspberry Pi.

You can now use your Raspberry Pi as a command center for your other Windows 10 devices. Here are some things you can do:

– Use Remote Desktop to access your other Windows 10 PCs from your Raspberry Pi. You will need to enable Remote Desktop on your other PCs and know their IP addresses or hostnames. You can find the Remote Desktop app in the Start menu or in the Microsoft Store.

– Use PowerShell to run commands and scripts on your other Windows 10 PCs from your Raspberry Pi. You will need to enable PowerShell Remoting on your other PCs and know their IP addresses or hostnames. You can find PowerShell in the Start menu or in the Microsoft Store.

– Use Device Manager to view and manage hardware devices on your other Windows 10 PCs from your Raspberry Pi. You will need to enable Device Manager remoting on your other PCs and know their IP addresses or hostnames. You can find Device Manager in Control Panel or the Settings app.

– Use File Explorer to find and transfer files between your Raspberry Pi and your other Windows 10 PCs. You will need to enable file sharing on your other PCs and know their network names or IP addresses. You can find File Explorer in the Start menu or taskbar.

These are just a few examples of what you can do with your Raspberry Pi as a command center for your Windows 10 devices. You can also install other apps and tools that suit your needs and preferences.

Conclusion

In this blog post, I showed you how to install Windows 10 on your Raspberry Pi and how to use it as a command center for your other Windows 10 devices. This is a great way to use a versatile, compact, low-cost device that can run Windows 10.

If you are interested in creating with the Raspberry Pi, you may have used it with the Arduino platform to control, automate, operate or monitor various devices. However, you may have also faced some challenges when unifying your projects, since the only common factor is the Raspbian operating system. Microsoft has recognized this problem and developed a solution: Windows 10 IoT Core, which is compatible with Raspberry Pi 2. In this blog post, I will show you how to install and use Windows 10 IoT Core on your Raspberry Pi 2 and how it can benefit your craft projects.