hardware
YubiKey 5C Nano and 5C NFC: A Week In
First impressions of the YubiKey 5C Nano and 5C NFC after a week: a fixed key that never leaves the desk, a mobile one that goes everywhere, and why the pair covers each other.
LattePanda Mu Review: A Tiny x86 Compute Module for a Build-It-Yourself Homelab
Hands-on with the LattePanda Mu (Intel N100) on the Lite Carrier Board: the compute-module approach to a small x86 homelab, what it does well, and where the Lite Carrier’s limits show.
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.