Mini PCs. Mini PCs everywhere…. Mini PCs are the new ‘in’ thing of computing world. Compact, fan-less and attractive, (I presume) Mini PCs are bound to takeover the traditional desktop market. These tiny devices might not be suitable for hardcore gamers, but for normal computer user, these mini PCs are the ideal device. If […]

Is it just me or computer manufactures are actually opting for Linux based mini PCs these days? Few days ago Ubuntu Mate announced its partnership with Entroware for Linux based computers. And today German hardware manufacturer cirrus7, that specializes in mini PCs, has announced a new tiny PC named nimbini. If you have never heard of […]

Mate desktop flavored Ubuntu distribution, Ubuntu Mate has been gaining rapid popularity among a certain Linux users. This gaining popularity is the reason why Ubuntu Mate was accepted as an official Ubuntu flavor to join the ranks of Xubuntu, Kubuntu and Lubuntu. Its growing popularity has resulted in a hardware deal with Linux based hardware […]

Mini PCs, in my opinion, will takeover the traditional desktop computers in near future. Traditional desktop has a bulky CPU which takes a lot of space with its fan running like a blower. The mini PCs, on the other hand, are tiny and compact. With hardly 4″ or 5″ in size, they can be easily placed […]

It seems mini PC boxes are the latest fad. While the traditional PC boxes (read CPU) takes huge space either under the desk or on the table, these mini PC boxes can be conveniently placed in just few inches of space. No wonder these are getting popular, at least among the manufacturer for the start. Last month […]

I presume that you have already heard that first Ubuntu Phone has been released by Spanish manufacturer bq. But is it worth to board the ‘me too’ wagon and replace your existing Android or iPhone? For me, I can give you a number of reasons why you should not buy an Ubuntu Phone. Reasons why […]

Linux Mint has just announced MintBox Mini. A tinier yet more powerful version of its flagship hardware product MintBox. If you did not know about MintBox already, one of the most popular Linux OS, Linux Mint is not just confined to software. It has a long term partnership with Israeli computer manufacturer CompuLab to produce […]

Chromecast are so 2014. This is why Intel has unveiled a new ‘stick’ device at CES 2015, which is a lot more than just a streaming device. Say hello to Intel’s Compute Stick, a Chromecast like device that you can plug in to HDMI port of your TV/monitor and then use it as a full fledged desktop […]

We have been hearing about Ubuntu Phones for quite sometime now. Rumors peaked in last January when leaked video of Meizu MX3 running Ubuntu surfaced. It was speculated that Meizu will unveil first Ubuntu powered smartphone in CES 2014, but it turned out to be just a rumor. Meizu unveils first Ubuntu smartphone Meizu, a known […]

Finnish start up Jolla is launching the first Sailfish OS smart phone on 27 November 2013. These Jolla smart phones will be available through Finnish network provider DNA. The initial Finnish release will be then extended to several other countries starting from December. What is Sailfish OS? If you never heard of Sailfish OS, let […]

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