Mini PC & Server
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Best Low Power Mini PC for Proxmox? Geekom A5 2025 Edition Review
I recently got my hands on the Geekom A5 2025 edition mini PC and I was excited to try this one as it had “low-power” written all over it with the CPU and other specs. And, spoiler alert, it definitely…
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Beelink ME Mini NAS Review: Ultra-Compact Storage with 24TB Potential
This is a NAS device that really intrigued me as it is one of the coolest small form factor NAS devices I have seen. It packs some pretty serious performance for its size and can run something like TrueNAS as…
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Will Powerful NAS Devices Kill the Mini PC Market in 2025?
This is one of those topics that can usually get some good discussions going and one that is thought provoking, especially with the hardware that is coming down the pipes this year. I am super excited about the NAS market…
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus Review as a Home Lab Server
Many home lab enthusiasts or those that want to get into a home lab are looking for low power options to minimize the spend on running a lab server. Enterprise gear might be found for cheap on eBay or elsewhere,…
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Mini ITX PC Build Guide for 2025
Mini ITX motherboards I would say are gaining popularity even though they have been a favorite for a while now with PC builders who want to build very small, compact systems. I think in 2025, there have never been better…
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Minisforum TB4-01 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Review
If you are a mobile creator or power user, even a mobile home lab user, carrying your laptop around doesn’t give you the connectivity options that you may be used to with your workstation. This is where a mobile dock…
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5 Mini PC Trends in 2025 and Beyond
There is no question that mini PCs are becoming the dominant force in home labs, home office spaces, and those that are looking at even other things like AI and productivity. I know I have converted my home lab fleet…
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List of Compatible Mini PCs with 128 GB RAM Kit
So I have been talking a lot about RAM lately since the release of the Crucial 128 GB SODIMM RAM kit. I received my kit and have been testing it in the mini PCs that I have in my home…
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NUC 14 Pro Review: Best NUC for Home Lab?
Well, as home lab enthusiasts we are always on the quest for finding the perfect new hardware that fits our needs. The name “NUC” has been synonymous with mini PCs for years now, and it is generally the name that…
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GMKtec NUCBOX M7 Pro Review: Great for Gaming and Home Lab
GMKtec graciously sent over a NUCBOX M7 Pro unit for me to take a look at, and needless to say, the specs for this little mini PC are impressive in what it is capable of. However, as all reviews I…
