We tested the best mini computers, thin clients, and NUC boxes to find out which Windows and Apple machines come out top.

A used mini PC makes a better self-hosting server than a 2-bay NAS ...

As an avid IT enthusiast, I truly find the ever-evolving tech landscape incredibly mesmerizing. Silicon advancements, in particular, have a special place in my heart, second only to my passion for ...

ETA Prime has been at it again testing the performance of the latest ASRock NUC BOX-155H mini PC. If you’re on the hunt for a small yet mighty computing solution, the ASRock NUC BOX-155H compact ...

The ACEMAGIC Matrix Mini M1 is a compact, powerful mini PC. The M1’s design is sleek, reminiscent of a Mac Mini, with a practical port layout. The M1 is equipped with an Intel Core i9-11900H processor ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

The Blackview MP80 Mini PC is contained in a small, black, square plastic case, about the size of many popular media player set top boxes. The Amazon listing for this computer says the color is blue, ...

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

Mini PCs are affordable, compact alternatives to standard desktops! This year, you can score an incredible one at a great price with one of these Prime Day deals. Amazon’s October Prime Day is one of ...

I recently bought a GMKtek G5 mini PC – one of the smallest mini PCs of 2025. Before making the purchase, I went spiraling down a rabbit hole of reading about mini PCs. It turned out to be a good ...

I’m old enough to remember when PCs were huge, looming units. They had to be big enough to hold all the components that made up a PC. As gaming PCs became popular, machines were even bigger because ...