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The MK802 Android 4.0 Mini PC is an inexpensive tiny computer with an Allwinner A10 processor, USB port, mini HDMI port, and 802.11b/g WiFi. You can plug in a keyboard or mouse, a TV or monitor, and use it like a desktop computer.

While the MK802 doesn’t include a Bluetooth wireless chip, it turns out there is a way to pair a Bluetooth keyboard mouse, keyboard, game controller, or other peripheral with the little computer.

If you’re running the software that comes with the MK802, simply plugging in a USB Bluetooth dongle won’t be enough. But you can replace the version of Android that comes with the MK802 with CyanogenMod 9 — a custom operating system based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Some users have found that this is all they need to do in order to get some Bluetooth dongles to work with some Bluetooth accessories.

Others have found that they need to apply an additional patch to add support for Bluetooth.

The procedure may be a little tricky for beginners, but if anything goes wrong there’s a safety net — you can use the LiveSuit software to restore the MK802 to its factory condition.