Product Reviews & Comparisons

Honest testing, clear pros/cons, and what I’d actually buy

I review tech I’d use myself—mini PCs, servers, NAS hardware, and the tools around them.

If you’re deciding what to buy (or avoid), start with the picks below and then browse the full review archive.

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New here? Start with these three reviews—quick wins and the most popular decisions.

The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers (2025 Guide)

The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers

The “why” behind mini PCs for servers, plus what to look for before you choose.

Best Mini PC for Proxmox 2025 – Compact Power for Your Home Lab Setup

Best Mini PC for Proxmox

I compare the mini PCs that work best for Proxmox with the upgrades and gotchas you should expect.

Best Home Servers and NAS Devices for 2025 – Reviews & Buying Guide

Best NAS for home

This is my personal shortlist of home servers and NAS devices..

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Two deeper reads I recommend when you want the full picture.

Acemagic K1 Mini PC Review – Is This Low-Power Ryzen Box Worth It?

Acemagic Mini PC Review

My real-world take on performance, noise, and whether it’s worth buying.

Minisforum MS-01 Review: Best Mini-PC for Virtualization Lab?

Minisforum MS-01

My real-world Minisforum MS-01 review — performance, noise, thermals, and whether it’s worth it for a homelab.

Dell XPS vs Latitude: Exploring the Best Dell Laptops

Dell XPS vs Latitude

Dell XPS or Latitude? Here’s how I’d decide, based on real-world use.

Behind the Reviews: My Tools

This is one tool I use regularly when opening, upgrading, and testing hardware for my reviews

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Best Server for Home Lab

Best Server for Home Lab 2025: Rack, Tower & Refurbished Options Compared

A home lab is great for getting hands-on experience with different technologies. It is the ideal setup for testing products or configurations in a quiet environment. 

Kamrui Mini PC

Kamrui Mini PC Review 2025 – Compact, powerful and small.

Welcome to my updated Kamrui Mini PC review for 2025. If you're tired of bulky desktop towers and want a compact mini PC that fits on your desk or even mounts behind a monitor, Kamrui's lineup offers a smart alternative. These devices combine small form factors with enough power for everyday tasks, light gaming, media streaming, and home office work.

Acemagic Mini PC Review

Acemagic K1 Mini PC Review – Is This Low-Power Ryzen Box Worth It?

Looking for a newer mini PC that balances performance, efficiency, and price? In this Acemagic K1 mini PC review, I’ll share my experience with this Ryzen-powered device—from unboxing to setup, fan noise, and daily use.

The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers

The Best Mini PC for Home and Small Business Servers (2025 Guide)

You might think, "Oh no, not another guide about mini PCs for servers." I admit there are tons of articles out there about server hardware. However, I couldn't find a clear overview of why mini PCs have become game-changers for home labs, on-premises servers, and small business setups.

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Dell PowerEdge vs HP ProLiant: Server Showdown 2025

You might think, “Oh great, another server comparison between Dell and HP.” I get it — there are plenty of those out there. But I couldn’t find one that digs into what matters in real-world deployments. I love working with servers and have deployed Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant systems across multiple environments. For me, it’s never just about specs—it’s about what these machines are like to manage day to day.

Best Mini PC for Proxmox

Best Mini PC for Proxmox 2025 – Compact Power for Your Home Lab Setup

If you are looking to run the best mini PC for Proxmox, you are not alone. Mini PCs are increasingly popular among homelab enthusiasts seeking a powerful, compact, and energy-efficient virtualization setup.