Question 1

Do I need to flash or install anything?

Accepted Answer

No. Every Beamo bootable USB and Raspberry Pi MicroSD card arrives pre-loaded, tested, and ready to use — there are no ISOs to download and no flashing tools to learn. Just plug in and boot.

Question 2

Will a bootable USB work on my computer?

Accepted Answer

Our bootable Linux USB drives work on most modern PCs, laptops, and Intel/Apple-Silicon Macs. You start your computer from the USB using its one-time boot menu (or, on a Mac, the startup picker). If a drive doesn't appear, turning off Secure Boot usually resolves it.

Question 3

What is a persistent Linux USB and do I need one?

Accepted Answer

A persistent USB saves your files, installed apps, and settings between sessions, so your work is still there next time you boot. A non-persistent (live) USB resets to a clean state every time — great for trying Linux or for privacy, but not for ongoing work.

Question 4

Which Raspberry Pi models do your MicroSD cards support?

Accepted Answer

Our pre-loaded MicroSD cards work with any Raspberry Pi from Gen 3 onward, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and Compute Module boards. The card is imaged and ready — insert it, connect power, and complete the quick first-boot setup.

Question 5

How fast is shipping?

Accepted Answer

We ship fast from the US with tracking on every order. In many metro areas delivery can arrive same-day or next-day; most other US orders arrive within a couple of business days.

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