Geekom A7 Max Mini-PC Review: BIG Performance, Shame About the RAM Though…

Geekom A7 Max Review!

It’s a BIGGER mini PC, and the chip in this little box is a beefy performer. We’re starting to feel the pinch from the component crisis though, and RAM prices are getting ridiculous. Geekom is trying to balance performance against bigger price hikes, but does that sour the experience?

Let’s take a look…

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Was Windows 11 The Most CONFLICTING Tech of 2025?

I was trying to make a list of tech that got me excited AND concerned in 2025, and I couldn’t finish a proper script on it. No matter what I wrote though, Windows was the “winner” for the tech THING that left me the most conflicted this year.
There was some really good stuff to get excited about, but then a LOT of stuff that irked me.
What was your top “high/low” for 2025? Continue reading “Was Windows 11 The Most CONFLICTING Tech of 2025?”

This Mini PC is WAY More Flexible Than The Mac Mini AND It’s PINK!

Geekom A6 Review! Now in PINK!

Geekom is splashing some color on their A6 mini PC. It’s a punchy little system, and will be overkill powerful for most households. Now that it comes in a new color, are you curious about a new machine? Continue reading “This Mini PC is WAY More Flexible Than The Mac Mini AND It’s PINK!”

Geekom Mini Air12 PC Teardown: Is it worth spending more on build quality?

Geekom Mini Air12 Disassembled! It’s a cute mini PC, and it’s NOT going to hurt your wallet! The folks at Geekom are sponsoring this video to take a closer look at build quality. Even for a low power PC, is it worth spending a little more to get better build quality?

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AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?

At least nothing is outright flagging as malware…

AOC is releasing a mini-PC in collaboration with Ace Magic. A nice little bucket of compute power, packed in a plastic shell. It’s solid performance, IF you can score one on a good sale.
But what about that software… Continue reading “AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?”

Geekom XT13 Pro Review: A Tiny PC that Packs a Core i9 Punch!

Geekom is back with another MIGHTY MOUSE PC!

We recently looked at the A8 which had an AMD Ryzen 9. Similar form factor, but there are a lot more differences than I was expecting.

We’re seeing a run on current gen Intel and AMD hardware, with some awesome sales. Who’s the right fit for Intel’s most powerful laptop CPU in a tiny box? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Geekom XT13 Pro Review: A Tiny PC that Packs a Core i9 Punch!”

Surface Laptop 7 CoPilot+ PC – Day 1: Setup and EARLY Benchmarks!

Surface Laptop 7 FIRST REACTIONS!

I’ve spent LESS than a day with the new Microsoft Laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite SOC, and I already have a LOT of thoughts! Let’s look at the setup and some early performance tests. It’s the MOST expensive laptop Microsoft sells!

Is this the Windows on ARM revolution YOU’VE been waiting for?
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GEEKOM Mini IT8 PC Review: Intel Core i5 in the Palm of Your Hand!

GEEKOM MINI IT8 REVIEW!

I LOVE these small form factor PCs. An inexpensive take on a NUC clone, using an older Core i5. It’s inexpensive, but what can you do with one? It comes with RAM and an SSD, but are those any good? Beyond just using a web browser, can you USE it for heavier work? We’ve got a little bit to chat about! Continue reading “GEEKOM Mini IT8 PC Review: Intel Core i5 in the Palm of Your Hand!”