Choose a Mini PC for Your Home Office

Mini PCs for your home office

With vaccinations going full steam ahead in the UK, many are optimistic that COVID-19 cases will considerably decrease in number. However, companies won’t all be returning to offices just yet.

Seventy-four percent of company directors said that they intend to reduce their long-term use of offices. This could mean allowing more people to work remotely or reducing the number of days per week that employees are required to report on-site.

Some employees who have been working remotely since the beginning of the pandemic will likely continue to work from home. Our recommendation for those who already have a home office area or are planning to build one: get yourself a custom mini PC to use for work.

What is a Mini PC?

As the name suggests, this is a PC that is smaller than your average desktop computer. It can even be small and portable enough to carry in a small bag. Regarding performance, mini PCs are at par with regular computers.

Tablets and smartphones are technically mini computers, but the term ‘mini PCs’ is most often associated with desktop models. A mini PC is an excellent choice for home offices today for many reasons, from space efficiency to fast performance.

Let’s take a closer look at its advantages:

Small and Portable

A mini PC is ideal when you have limited desk space at home. Space might be an issue when you have children, siblings, parents, or partners who, like you, are also studying and working from home. You might have to share workspaces with one or two people in your household. Mini PCs are a godsend in these situations because you can have a complete set-up even if your desk space is minimal.

Powerful

The performance capability of mini PCs can match standard desktop PCs. More recent and expensive models can even match the specs requirements of demanding games. So, if you need a small, powerful computer but can’t settle for a laptop because you need a desktop-sized monitor, mini PCs are your best choice.

Versatile

Mini PCs are customisable, and you can have one made bespoke from scratch to suit your needs.

Quiet

A lot of mini PCs are passively cooled, meaning that they don’t need built-in fans which are often the reason for distracting computer noises.

Energy Efficient

Thanks to their compact size and passive cooling abilities, mini PCs can be highly energy-efficient compared to standard desktop computers.

As you can see, mini PCs are worth the investment if you’re working full-time on a computer and you need a high-performance machine to help you keep up a strong level of productivity.