Raspberry Pi boards are incredibly versatile, but they are not the answer to every computing project. Some tasks require more power, better storage options, or specialized hardware support that Pis ...

The Raspberry Pi isn't always the best tool for the job.

It’s simple enough these days to put together an incredibly compact desktop computer that you can use for productivity, entertainment, or even network-attached storage system. But what if you want a ...

Microsoft’s desktop Windows operating system used to be exclusively available for PCs with x86 processors. But that changed with Windows 10, and we’ve been seeing Windows computers with ARM-based ...

If a Raspberry Pi and a Chromebox had a baby, it would look a lot like this. Today we’re going to take a look at Seeed Studio’s Odyssey X86J4105—a maker/builder-tailored, Celeron-powered mini-PC. The ...

What if the limitations of a device weren’t the end of its story but the beginning of something fantastic? Imagine taking a compact, seemingly restricted Chromebox—designed for basic tasks—and turning ...

Maker and designer Scott Yu-Jan has developed a portable Macintosh Mini system, that combines the power of a Mac Mini with the convenience of an iPad Mini and a power bank. The Apple Macintosh Studio ...

We’re no strangers to 3D printed enclosures here at Hackaday. From the plethora of printed Raspberry Pi cases out there to custom enclosures for electronic projects, small plastic boxes turn out to be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mini PCs bridge the gap between laptops and desktop PCs—they’re portable enough to chuck into a backpack ...

Do you find laptops too weak and desktop PCs too bulky? Discover mini PCs and compare them to their tower PCs in speed, size, ...