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Hardware
Proxmox vs TrueNAS vs Unraid: The Real Differences
A real hands-on test found Unraid refusing to license inside a VM and a 25 GiB capacity gap from identical drives. Here's what actually separates the three.
The Real 2-Year Cost of a Home Lab vs the Cloud
Self-hosting claims 60-70% savings, but a real 24-month ledger found a net cost once migration and backup were counted. Here's the honest math.
Mechanical Switches Rarely Die the Way You’d Think
Cherry rates switches for 50-100 million keystrokes, over 13 years of heavy use. Here's why keyboards actually get replaced for other reasons.
Why So Many USB-C Cables Fail Within Months
Identical-looking USB-C cables can have totally different internals. Here's the real testing data on why some last years and others fail fast.
Why Same-CPU Mini PCs Perform Differently
Two mini PCs with an identical CPU can perform very differently under load due to cooling design. Here's the real data and a free test.
The Real Lifespan of an SSD Explained
A 600 TBW SSD at realistic daily writes lasts 16-33+ years before hitting its rated limit. Here's the real math behind SSD lifespan.
Why Your Mini PC’s “6W” Rating Isn’t Real
A 6W TDP mini PC actually draws 6-12W at the wall once RAM, SSD, networking and power brick losses are included. Here's the real data.
Best Linux Mini PC for Developers
Compare Intel NUC 13 Pro, Minisforum MS-01 and Geekom A8 for Linux driver maturity, IOMMU support and developer workloads in 2026.
Best WiFi Router UK: Top Picks for 2026
Compare TP-Link Archer AX55, Archer AXE75 and Netgear Nighthawk AX WiFi routers for UK homes in 2026.
Best UGREEN NAS: Top Models Compared
Compare UGREEN's DXP2800, DXP4800 Plus and DH2300 NAS models for home lab, media server and backup use in 2026.
Best Mini Gaming PC: Top Picks for 2026
Compare Beelink GTi14 Ultra, Beelink SER8 and GMKtec's mini PCs for 1080p gaming performance, upgrade path and value in 2026.
Best Ryzen Mini PC: Top Picks for 2026
Compare Beelink SER9, Minisforum UM890 Pro and GMKtec's Ryzen mini PCs for performance, thermals and value in 2026.
Hardware is URIVIO’s original category: Mini PCs (business, developer, AI, home lab, gaming and server use cases), plus storage, networking, displays and accessories. This category houses our existing Mini PC content as the site expands into software, hosting, AI and other technology buying decisions.