When it comes to computers we have Chromebooks/laptops and other portable devices with the built-in screen that usually aren't the best for gaming (some Laptops designed to be gaming beasts excluded) but good for day-to-day tasks. Then you've got big ol' desktop computers full of fancy graphics cards, complex cooling systems, and gigantic monitors so you can play the hottest games at the best graphical resolution or, "Dig," for cryptocurrency or such (Crypto is dumb). There is an in-between option, however. Not quite a laptop but far from a huge desktop and (relatively) portable and able to take up less space, it is the Mini PC.
This article on Rock Paper Shotgun by James Archer is a fun read about Mini PCs. It discusses how they can't necessarily run a hot new game at high settings, but excel at slightly older titles as well as doing a bunch of processing or such. Plus, unlike some desktop computers that roar as if they're a, "Jurassic Park," T-Rex, a Mini PC is pleasantly quiet. These Mini PCs sound like a nice in-between option for those who want some computing power that is beyond that of a Laptop but don't want a massive rig. They're gaining popularity too, as one can see from browsing for articles about them or checking forums. I like the idea of an option between, "Weaker," laptops and, "Powerful," desktops, so I'm all for Mini PCs getting more love from folks.
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