hardware
ZimaBoard 2 Review: A Quiet, Compact x86 Server for a Small Homelab
A hands-on review of the ZimaBoard 2 832 from a homelab and security angle: Intel N150, dual 2.5GbE, near-silent with the included fan. What it’s good at, and where its limits are.
Olares One in Daily Use: Strong Gaming, Aggressive Temperatures
One week using the Olares One exclusively as a Windows desktop — gaming, OBS, dual monitors, and how it handles sustained load.
Olares One Review: Gaming, Local AI, and Cybersecurity Potential in a Compact System
Hands-on with the Olares One — a compact RTX 5090 Mobile + 96 GB RAM workstation running Olares OS. First impressions from a gaming, local AI, and cybersecurity angle, plus what the open-source approach gets you over a typical mini PC.