Ibought a mini PC before I knew what to expect. At first, I thought it would just handle basic tasks, but I quickly discovered how capable these tiny machines can be. Now, in hindsight, there are a few things I wish I’d known sooner. Here are my top five.

1. They’re more capable than you think

When I first saw a mini PC, I assumed it would be good only for basic tasks like web browsing, but that was before I discovered just how powerful these tiny machines can be. Today’s mini PCs, especially those with chips like the Intel N97 or N150, are surprisingly capable. Even the smallest machines can support 16GB RAM, quick SSDs, and multiple 4K displays.

Processing power is something I thought was only going to be decent in the larger models, but my tiny GMKtek G5 has a maximum operating spe

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