🐱‍💻 Installing Kali Linux on Desktop or Laptop

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. It comes preloaded with hundreds of security tools and is maintained by Offensive Security.

Visit the official Kali Linux website:

https://www.kali.org/get-kali/

Choose the appropriate ISO:

• Installer ISO (for full installation)
• Live ISO (for testing without installing)
• NetInstaller (minimal install with online packages)

Use a USB flashing tool:

• 🧊 Balena Etcher
• 🛠️ Rufus (Windows)
• 🧰 GNOME Disks (Linux)

Flash the ISO to a USB stick (at least 8 GB).

Before booting:

• Disable Secure Boot
• Enable UEFI Boot Mode
• Set USB as first boot device

Insert the USB stick and reboot. Select Graphical Install or Install.

Follow the guided steps:

• Select language, region, and keyboard
• Configure network (optional)
• Set hostname and domain (optional)
• Create user and password

Choose:

• Guided – use entire disk (recommended for beginners)
• Manual (for dual-boot or custom setups)

Choose desktop environment:

• XFCE (default)
• GNOME, KDE, etc.

Select additional tools or install full Kali suite.

Install GRUB to your primary disk to enable booting Kali.

Remove USB stick and reboot into Kali Linux.

• Update system: `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y`
• Launch tools from Applications → Kali Linux
• Use `kali-linux-headless` for server setups

• 🐱‍👤 Kali Linux Documentation
• 🧪 Kali Tools Listing
• 💬 Kali Linux Community Forum
• 🎓 Offensive Security Training