3 things I wish I knew about the Raspberry Pi before I bought one

Raspberry Pis are a ton of fun, but it can be a lot when you're getting into the hobby. There are lots of little nuances and pitfalls that you need to skirt around to really get the most out of them. Of course, you will make mistakes; that's part of a hobby, after all. But there are some considerations you can make before you get started that can help reduce that number of errors as low as possible before you get started.