T he idea of using a single-board computer (SBC) rather than a Mini PC has grown in popularity in recent years, but a ...

Choose x86 SBCs for home lab projects to avoid compatibility issues. Select an SBC model with at least 8GB RAM for more complex projects. Use an SSD instead of microSD cards for faster speeds and ...

making it in many ways a more functional SBC than the Raspberry Pi 5, with a similar power envelope and cost picture. At $80 USD before shipping for the 8 GB (no eMMC) version that [Bret] looked ...