Ubuntu Core is a stripped down version of Canonical’s popular Ubuntu Linux operating system, designed to run on low-power computers like the Raspberry Pi 2, Beaglebone, Gumstix, ODroid-C1, and others. Now Canonical has announced that Ubuntu Core also supports the Intel NUC DE3815TY mini-computer. That’s one of cheapest  members of the Intel NUC line of mini-desktops. […]
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Intel NUC mini-computers go Skylake
Intel is updating its NUC line of tiny desktop computers with new models sporting 6th-gen Intel Core i3 and core i5 “Skylake” processors. The new models look virtually identical to the 5th-gen “Broadwell” models that launched earlier this year, but under the hood they’ve got new chips that should offer a big boost in graphics […]
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Deals of the Day (10-20-2015)
Intel NUC mini-computers come in a handful of sizes and a bunch of different configurations and price points. But cheaper is always better, right? So if you didn’t have your heart set on that new model that comes with Windows pre-loaded, you can save some cash right now by picking up a barebones model with […]
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Intel Grass Canyon NUC is a Windows 10 mini-PC for $255
Intel has been offering NUC mini-computers for a few years, offering a tiny PC with the guts of a decent laptop computer. But up until recently, most NUC systems have been sold as barebones computers: they come with a processor, but no memory, RAM, or operating system. Now you can buy an Intel Grass Canyon NUC […]
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ZaReason Zini 1550 tiny Linux desktop PC review
There are a number of reasons you might want to install a Linux-based operating system like Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, or Linux Mint on a computer. These operating systems are free to use, which means you can install them on a PC that may not have a Windows license without spending a penny. They can sometimes breath […]
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Deals of the Day (9-08-2015)
Most of Intel’s NUC tiny desktop computers are available as barebones systems. They come with motherboards, cases, processors, and wireless cards, but you often need to supply your own memory, storage, and operating system. Newegg is giving you a head start: right now the company is offering a free G.Skill 4GB memory SODIMM when you […]
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Intel NUC mini PCs with Braswell chips priced at $140 and up
Intel is adding a few new low-power models to its NUC line of tiny desktop computers. The new models feature 6 watt processors based on Intel Braswell architecture and price tags starting at around $140 or less for a barebones model. Update: Amazon is now selling the system for about $129. The Intel NUC5CPYH features a 1.6 […]
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Intel’s new NUC mini computers have upgradeable lids
The 2015 lineup of Intel NUC mini computers are available with the latest Intel chips, dual display ports, and compact designs. While they have enough USB ports to connect a few peripherals, there’s another way to add functionality to an NUC: by changing the computer’s lid. The lid that covers the top of Intel’s new NUC […]
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Deals of the Day (4-08-2015)
Looking for a small, cheap computer and don’t need it to come with memory, storage, or an operating system? Intel’s latest NUC mini computer is now available for $270 for a model with a Core i3 Broadwell processor. The little machine measures about 4.5″ x 4.4″ x 1.3″ and officially supports Windows, Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux […]
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Logic Supply ML100: A fanless, industrial Intel NUC mini PC
Like Intel’s NUC line of tiny desktop computers but want one with a fanless case… and a rugged design appropriated for industrial applications? OK, the Logic Supply ML100 probably isn’t designed for home use, but it’s an interesting take on Intel’s NUC design. This compact computer features an Intel Bay Trail or Broadwell processor, passive […]