Hacker News with Generative AI: Mini PCs

Why the Steam Deck Is the Perfect Mini PC for Hackers (write.as)
I bought a Steam Deck OLED in 2024, and it has been a joy to toy around with. It's obviously a pretty neat device for handheld gaming, but it's also a fantastic mini PC for hackers. It has completely replaced my main desktop PC at home (though I still use a Lenovo ThinkPad for actual work).

Gaming, Hardware, Linux, Hacking, Mini PCs

13 points by jethronethro 16 days ago | 11 comments

iKOOLCORE R2 Max 10GbE Mini PC Review (cnx-software.com)
iKOOLCORE R2 Max is an Alder Lake-N mini PC, server, and soft router equipped with two 10GbE and two 2.5GbE ports and offered with either an Intel Processor N100 quad-core CPU, or a more powerful Intel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor.

Hardware, Mini PCs, Networking, Reviews

4 points by teleforce 16 days ago | 0 comments

Windows 365 Link is a $349 mini PC that streams Windows from the cloud (theverge.com)
Microsoft is planning to launch a new purpose-built miniature PC for its Windows 365 cloud service next year.

Windows, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Microsoft, Mini PCs

30 points by marban 60 days ago | 39 comments

Beelink mini-PC docking station supports desktop GPU (liliputing.com)
Mini PCs can fill a variety of purposes. Some are simple systems designed for use as digital signage and point of sale systems. Others are high-end solutions that combine laptop-class hardware with compact designs, while offering a wide selection of ports. Many can be used as space-saving desktop replacements, media centers, or home file servers, among other things.

Mini PCs, Hardware, Docking Stations, Desktop GPUs

25 points by heresie-dabord 64 days ago | 12 comments

Beelink Open-Sourced Multi-Functional GPU Ex Docking Station for Mini PCs (gamingonlinux.com)
Hardware vendor Beelink have "open-sourced" their Multi-Functional EX Docking Station that you can use to extend their GTi Ultra Series mini PCs with a full GPU.

Hardware, Open Source, Mini PCs, GPUs, Docking Stations

8 points by retro_guy 79 days ago | 6 comments

Low Cost Mini PCs (lowcostminipcs.com)

Mini PCs, Hardware, Technology, Computers

701 points by mjcurl 142 days ago | 336 comments

Apple reportedly plans updated M4 Mac mini that's mini (arstechnica.com)

Apple, Mac, Hardware, Computing, Mini PCs

6 points by gmays 158 days ago | 1 comments

Mini PCs Database (minipcs.org)

Mini PCs, Databases, Hardware

65 points by crosschainer 184 days ago | 50 comments

Overclocked mini PC powered by AMD may well be the fastest in its category (techradar.com)