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Intel’s NUC 13 Pro “Desk Edition” mini PCs feature an updated design

Intel’s NUC Pro line of compact desktop computers tend to get a processor update every year. Occasionally Intel also upgrades or changes the port selection or adds other features like optional support for swappable lids to add features like wireless charging. But one thing the company hasn’t changed much in recent years is the design: […]

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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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Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions

Device 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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Intel NUC 13 Pro “Arena Canyon” is a mini PC with up Intel Core i7-1370P

Intel has been selling small form-factor desktop computers under the NUC (Next Unit of Computing) brand for over a decade. The line has expanded over the years to include higher-performance gaming systems, low-power hardware, and even laptops. But the core product continues to be Intel’s line of “4-by-4-inch” computers. And now Intel is launching its […]

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System76 Meerkat mini Linux PC now available with up to Intel Core i7-1260P

The System76 Meerkat is a compact desktop computer with support for up to 64GB of RAM, up to two storage devices (for as much as 16TB of total storage), and up to an Intel Core i7 mobile processor. It’s basically a rebranded Intel NUC. But since System76 is a Linux PC vendor, the Meerkat comes […]

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Kubuntu Focus NX gets a spec bump (mini PC with Kubuntu Linux and 12th-gen Intel Core)

The Kubuntu Focus NX is a small form-factor desktop computer that ships with Kubuntu Linux software pre-installed. When the Kubuntu team first introduced the mini PC last year it was available with 11th-gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor options. But now there’s a new model called the Kubuntu Focus NX Gen 2 which features […]

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Lilbits: Kindle Scribe reviews, the NUC Pro’s new look, and Linux graphics on Apple Silicon

Amazon has dominated the eBook reader space for years, not necessarily because the company has the best hardware or software, but because its Kindle products are fairly cheap, good enough for most people, and tightly integrated with what’s probably the world’s best-known eBook store. So when Amazon introduced the Kindle Scribe this year, it turned […]

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Intel NUC 13 Extreme “Raptor Canyon” PC supports up to Intel Core i9-13900K and triple-slot graphics cards

The Intel NUC 13 Extreme is modular desktop computer that’s about the size of a game console… but capable of delivering much more power than any current-gen console. Set to hit the streets by the end of the year, the computer, supports up to an Intel Core i9-13900K 24-core, 32-thread processor, up to a 12 […]

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Intel’s NUC 13 Extreme (Raptor Canyon) will be the largest yet, with support for larger graphics cards

The Intel NUC line of computers are often associated with the small form-factor desktops that have been sold under that brand for much of the past decade. But NUC actually stands for “Next Unit of Computing” and represents Intel’s version of next-gen PC technology. So maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that the company’s upcoming NUC 13 […]