- #How to set up retropie with a desktop environment how to#
- #How to set up retropie with a desktop environment install#
- #How to set up retropie with a desktop environment password#
- #How to set up retropie with a desktop environment Pc#
#How to set up retropie with a desktop environment Pc#
You can simply minimize it when not testing out new applications which require a GUI, and if you do happen to have another monitor, you can run dual on your Windows PC and throw this over in the second display.
#How to set up retropie with a desktop environment password#
Go ahead and input your username and password now:Īnd that's it! Your remote session will begin. Username is pi by default, and raspberry is the default password, but if you read the initial tutorial, then you undoubtedly created a new password for security reasons!
The same credentials as you use for SSH will be used to login to the remote environment. If you panic and click no it will never work, so just click yes! Just like with SSH you will need your local IP address:
#How to set up retropie with a desktop environment install#
If utilizing a GUI with higher aesthetics, expect a less responsive system.Īssuming you've chosen one of these GUI's and everything is now installed, logging into a remote environment on your Windows PC is super easy! Remote Desktop Connection should already be on your computer as a built in Windows feature, so you do not need to install an alternate remote viewer! (unless you want to, but this one works pretty good.) The Raspberry Pi is a micro computer, with pretty limited specs. These other three will be heavier on your system resources. MATE GUI: sudo apt-get install mate-desktop-environment-core XFCE GUI: sudo apt-get install xfce4 xfce4-terminal LXDE GUI: sudo apt-get install lxde-core lxappearance Sudo apt-get install gtk2-engines-clearlookspix : GTK Theme Engine (used to render Raspberry Pi LightDM login/desktop theme properly) Sudo apt-get install rpd-icons : The Raspberry Pi Desktop icon theme Sudo apt-get install pi-greeter : The Raspberry Pi LightDM login theme If you decide to utilize the stripped down version, you may want to consider installing these packages: Sudo apt-get install -no-install-recommends raspberrypi-ui-mods lxsession If you want the ultra stripped down version (like me), you can install the bare essentials version with this command: We will also need XRDP for the Remote Desktop Protocol: Sudo apt-get install -no-install-recommends xinit Sudo apt-get install -no-install-recommends xserver-xorg
#How to set up retropie with a desktop environment how to#
Refer to How To Set Up A Raspberry Pi With No Monitor for instructions on SSH.
I'll supply the commands, and all you need to do is paste them into your terminal via SSH. Pretty cool right? Lets get started with some essentials you will need.
How to log into the GUI via Windows Remote Desktop Connection.Ībove is a screenshot of Raspberry Pi Desktop (RPD) taken directly from my Windows PC Via Remote Desktop Connection! No extra monitor needed!.(Depending on what you want to use your RPI for.) What we will cover in this tutorial: In this tutorial, we'll be working on the premise of still no monitor, but accessing the PI with a GUI (Graphical User Interface.)įor a noob this might be pretty important, or even a seasoned Linux user. In my first tutorial How To Set Up A Raspberry Pi With No Monitor, I show you how to set up the operating system and access the system with no monitor. If you're a noob to Linux like me, you might need a little help to get up and running. If you have a dusty Raspberry Pi that's been sitting around like I did, maybe it's time to blow the dust off of it and put it to good use.