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Q&A: Can you recommend a really small, yet powerful desktop PC?

Posted on November 24, 2018

Question from Stanley G.: I’ve seen the small brick-sized desktop computers that are so popular right now but they all seem to be fairly under-powered.

I’d love to find a really small desktop PC that will fit on the bookshelf above my desk, but I’d like for it to be as powerful as a mid-range desktop computer.

I live in a comfy, but small 520 square foot “tiny house” and my desk folds out from the wall. Needless to say, there isn’t much room on there.

Can you recommend a computer that has a really small footprint but plenty of computing power?

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Review: Quantum Byte Fanless Mini PC with Windows 8.1

Posted on November 4, 2015

Tiny computers like the Raspberry Pi are becoming more popular every day because of their tiny form factor and low prices. And they are so much fun to work with!

Well, now there’s a full-featured ultra-small form factor desktop computer that runs Windows 8.1. And trust me, this is no toy!

The Quantum Byte Fanless Mini PC with Windows 8.1 is one of the most fascinating machines I have ever seen.

Although it’s roughly the size of a 3.5″ external hard drive enclosure, this machine is literally packed with all the power and features you’d expect to find in many entry-level laptops and desktop computers. [Read more…]