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Mini PC

Mini PCs are personal computers that come in a small form factor but offer a lot of utility. Their compact size makes them ideal for minimalist workstations, simple server setups, and crowded entertainment centers.

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A mini PC with a Steam Controller and a Gamecube in an entertainment center.
I Turned a Mini PC Into a Steam Console With Linux

It turns out Bazzite is useful for more than just handhelds.

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The Beelink S13 mini PC over a woodgrain background.
7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server

It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

A UGREEN M4 Mac Mini Dock sitting on a desk.
I Can't Use My M4 Mac Mini Without These Accessories
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Augment your M4 Mac Mini with these handy accessories.

Some mini PCs side by side with the Linux mascot above them.
5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project

Small device, big kernel.

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This Checklist Saved Me From Being Scammed By a Mini PC Reseller

This eBay purchase ended up having a surprise in store.

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A GEEKOM A6 Mini PC sitting on a table connected to a monitor.
The Best 5 Windows Mini PC Alternatives to the Mac Mini

Windows-powered Mac Mini-likes.

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The GEEKOM AE7 mini PC on a desk.
I Won't Buy a Mini PC for Plex Without These 4 Features

Any old mini PC will work, but I've got my preferences.

Three mini PCs launching upward at the center, while a confused Chromebook below is surrounded by question marks and Chrome logos.
How the Chromebox Missed the Mini PC Revolution

In this boxing match, ChromeOS could have been a contender.

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GEEKOM Mini IT11 PC front-facing on a black desktop.
4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC

These mini PCs pack serious performance and features into a compact, budget-friendly package.

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Lenovo ThinkCenter Neo 50q QC Mini PC on the Lenovo IdeaCenter Mini PC at CES 2025.
Mini PC Week 2025: How-To Geek Goes Big on Tiny Computers

We're celebrating a small but powerful sub-genre of PCs.

An M4 Mac Mini surrounded by a keyboard and a mouse.
Why I Plan to Use My New Mac Mini for At Least 10 Years
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I’m in it for the long haul.

A Mac mini on a desk in a dark room under blue mood lighting.
Apple's Best Streaming Device Isn't the Apple TV, It's the Mac Mini

It's hard to justify an Apple TV 4K when you see what the Mac mini can do.

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Illustration of the ZOTAC MAGNUS EN75060TC mini pc on a table.
This Tiny Mini PC Contains a Desktop RTX 5060 Ti GPU

ZOTAC went crazy with its new collection of mini PCs.

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The Beelink S13 mini PC over a woodgrain background.
Why a NUC or Mini PC Is the Perfect Homelab Starter Box

Who needs a server room when you’ve got a shelf?

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The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ on a blue background.
ASUS' Latest NUC Mini PC Is Exceptionally Powerful

More than enough power for media streaming, lightweight gaming, or AI experimentation.

An MSI Cubi 5 12M mini PC with the top removed.
Why Linux Is the Perfect OS for Your Mini PC

You're not getting the most out of your Mini PC without a little Linux.

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Top of the Intel NUC 13 Pro
The Best Mini PCs of 2024

From tiny single-board computers to compact gaming machines with room for a full-sized graphics card.

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Intel NUC 13 Pro with SanDisk drive
The Intel NUC PC, a Popular Plex Solution, Is Entering Retirement

Intel is passing the torch to other mini PC brands.

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