Zotac may have just introduced the first mini PC with a Frore’s solid-state AirJet cooling system that promises silent operation and enhanced cooling without fans. But the Zotac ZBOX Pixo PI430AJ isn’t the only only silent PC Zotac plans to show off at Computex next week. The company is also updating its fanless mini PC […]
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Intel NUC 13 Rugged “Bravo Canyon” is a small, fanless PC powered by Alder Lake-N
The upcoming Intel NUC 13 Rugged is a small, fanless computer with a dust-resistant chassis and passive heat dissipation that should allow 24/7 operation. Intel positions its NUC Rugged systems as solutions for use in warehouses, factories, digital signage, or other environments where a more traditional PC may not be the best option. But the last […]
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Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is a fanless mini PC with Intel Alder Lake-N or Jasper Lake
The Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is a 5.2″ x 5″ x 2.3″ desktop computer with a fanless chassis, a 6-watt Intel processor, and support for up to 16GB of RAM, 2.5 GbE Ethernet connections, and multiple displays. First unveiled during CES in January, Asus issued a press release today with more details about the little computer. Among […]
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SimplyNUC Everglades 2 is a fanless mini PC with Celeron N5105 for $299 and up
Simply NUC’s Everglades 2 is a small fanless desktop computer with support for up to 32GB of RAM, multiple storage devices, and enough horsepower (and ports) to drive up to three 4K displays. Powered by a 10-watt Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor with Intel UHD graphics, it’s not exactly a speed demon. But the Everglades […]
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ASRock introduces iBOX 1300 series fanless mini PCs with Intel Raptor Lake chips
ASRock is updating its iBOX line of small, fanless desktop computers with six new models powered by 13th-gen Intel Core UE-series processors based on Intel’s Raptor Lake mobile architecture. All of the new systems pair Intel’s latest processors into a passively cooled aluminum chassis that measures 172 x 109 x 50mm (6.8″ x 4.3″ x […]
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Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions
Comments Off on Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versionsDevice makers have been using E Ink displays for eBook readers for two decades. But in recent years E Ink has been pushing into other areas including wearables, signage, and even architectural applications. Now the company is partnering with Sharp to bring “Digital Posters” to Japan. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around […]
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ASRock’s first fanless DeskMini has a passive heat sink (and a 4-year-old processor)
The ASRock DeskMini line of computers are compact desktop PCs that typically support desktop-class 35- to 65-watt Intel or AMD processors. But the new ASRock DeskMini 4205 is powered by a 15-watt laptop chip instead… because it’s the first member of the DeskMini series to feature passive, fanless cooling. What I don’t quite understand though, is why […]
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These fanless mini PCs combine Intel Alder Lake-U chips and six 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports
4 Comments on These fanless mini PCs combine Intel Alder Lake-U chips and six 2.5 GbE Ethernet portsLast year a number of Chinese PC makers began offering “Firewall Micro Appliance” systems that are basically fanless mini desktop computers with a bunch of high-speed Ethernet ports, allowing you to build your own router, firewall, or other networking system. But up until recently most of the systems featured low-power, low-performance Intel Celeron or Pentium […]
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Asus updates its mini PC lineup with Raptor Lake, Alder Lake-N, and Chromebox models
Asus is introducing three new compact desktop computers at the Consumer Electronics Show this week. The Asus ExpertCenter PN64-E1 is an updated version of a system the company first introduced a year ago, but now it’s powered by a 13th-gen Intel Core processor. Meanwhile the Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is the company’s latest fanless, low-power system, now […]
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Lilbits: Open source Linux graphics drivers for Apple Silicon, and Winamp plays NFTs now for some reason
Comments Off on Lilbits: Open source Linux graphics drivers for Apple Silicon, and Winamp plays NFTs now for some reasonOne of the key things that makes a Mac computer a Mac is clearly that it ships with Apple’s macOS software. But back when the company was still making Macs with Intel processors it was fairly easy to install a different operating system – Apple even offered its own Boot Camp solution for dual booting […]