When it comes to desktop computers, most people’s impression should be something like the one below: However, in reality, the smallest desktop computers today can be as small as a portable hard drive, as they do not have a screen or keyboard, allowing for a very compact size. But this ultra-mini desktop’s cooling is limited … Read more

In the PC field, the NUC concept mini host, dominated by Intel, has always been synonymous with compactness and refinement. Unlike the bulky full-size computer host, mini hosts pack a relatively outstanding performance hardware configuration into a small body that occupies only the size of a palm on the desktop, achieving a true “small but … Read more

Recently, after changing to a new monitor, I found that my 1.2 desktop couldn’t fit two monitors. It felt a bit too “crowded” to squeeze them in, so I planned to use one monitor + a portable screen + a mini PC. This way, I could achieve dual-screen usage. More importantly, the usability of a … Read more

1. What is the allure of mini PCs? The Beelink SEi12 may provide the answer. ❶ Domestic Mini PCs are gaining popularity. Many people might have heard of the famous 【NUC】, which stands for “Next Unit of Computing”. It was launched by Intel in 2013 and features a motherboard size of only 4 inches × … Read more

The Pen Bar Review Studio focuses on laptops, but last year we expanded into a nice category, which is “mini PC reviews.” Although it is a niche market, it is at least an industry that I am personally interested in, so we will continue to explore it this year if the opportunity arises. Recently, we … Read more

Every time I review a mini PC, there’s always a group of people in the comments who, like a hundred thousand whys, ask, “Why would anyone like a mini PC?” As someone who transitioned from a desktop to a mini PC, I completely understand, but I can’t argue with them. Just like when I was … Read more