You can have a mini PC to sit alongside your Mac miniApple has announced a brand new version of the Mac mini, one of the more compact desktop PCs out there. But if macOS just isn't your thing, know that you have other options if you've been wanting a small PC to grace your desk.
Compact and beautiful
HP Elite Slice
This compact PC from HP comes in at the same starting price as the Mac mini and features a 6th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also has a collection of ports, including Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, DisplayPort, and HDMI.
$799 at Amazon
Tiny alternative
Acer CXI3 Chromebox
If what you want is an alternative to both macOS and Windows, This Chromebox might be to your liking. As it runs Chrome OS, most of the tools for this computer are cloud-based, and local storage isn't much of a concern. Acer's Chromebox has a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 64GB SSD.
$820 at Amazon
DIY power
Intel NUC8 Mini PC Kit
This is a great option if you have a bit of a do-it-yourself streak i...
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You can have a mini PC to sit alongside your Mac mini
