Setting up the Raspberry Pi Zero W as a desktop computer

As we've said, the Raspberry Pi Zero W is a stripped-down version of the Raspberry Pi 3B+. The Raspberry Pi Zero W has very limited connections, so in order to connect it to different peripherals, we will need to purchase some additional components. We will need the following hardware components:

• A keyboard
• A mouse
• A microSD card of minimum 8 GB (recommended 32 GB)
• A microSD card reader
• An HDMI cable
• A display unit, preferably an LED screen or a TV with an HDMI port
• A mobile charger or a power bank to power the Raspberry Pi

• A micro USB B-to-USB connector (also known as an OTG connector), which looks like the following:

• A mini HDMI-to-HDMI connector, as follows:

• A USB hub, as pictured here:

Now that we know what hardware we require, let's set up our Raspberry Pi Zero W.

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