Boot from an SD Memory Card This is so cool that I'm just sitting here giggling about it. Many newer computers, with newer BIOS, are able to boot from a flash memory card.

Basically, any computer with an SD reader that’s recognized by the BIOS can do this.

Once that’s done, stick the microSD card into your ARM mini PC, turn on the power, and you should boot into Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Linux.

The addition of a built-in SD card reader to the 13" and 15" MacBook Pros may have dubious utility for many users, but Apple has seen fit to include at least one feature with lots of potential use ...

But the Steam Deck is a full-fledged computer capable of running different operating systems, and according to Valve’s FAQ, the BIOS won’t block users from installing multiple operating systems.

Ok, so I recently got a newfangled Aspire One. It has Windows on it, which is great for some of my uses, but I'm really interested in mixing a flash based Linux into the mix as well using the ...

Historically, booting a Raspberry Pi required an SD card. However, if you follow [tynick’s] instructions, you can get a Pi 4 to boot from the USB port. Combine it with a small solid state disk ...

But some intrepid developers over on enthusiast forum AVIC411 have discovered a way to boot software directly from the SD card slot on Pioneer's NEX series of aftermarket Android Auto head units.

Valve's FAQ also confirms that Steam Deck does not support external graphics cards and that while all models come with an optically bonded IPS LCD glass screen, only the 512GB model comes with ...