Cracking into the case

You’d be forgiven for assuming that it’s easier to choose a smaller, simpler computer than it is to buy a full-blown desktop or find the right laptop. Yes, but also no. Mini PCs might not have the exp

Let’s skip the preamble: the NUC 14 Pro AI is a cracking mini PC. While it won’t out-slug truly top-end NUCs, it’s got all the power you need to accelerate enthusiast computing, at a relatively reason

MSI’s Cubi NUC AI 1UMG sits at something of a sweet point in the mini PC market. As such, it’s in good company, lining up broadly against the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI and Minisforum AI X1 Pro. However, stra

Q I have a Dell laptop that sometimes suddenly says ‘low battery’ and then immediately shuts down, literally seconds after the message appears. However, this happens even when it’s plugged into the ma

SCORE PRICE As reviewed, £1,599 (£1,919 inc VAT) from frame.work Framework builds its laptops with the ethos of a desktop: repairable, customisable and even upgradable when new parts come out. Now, th

SCORE PRICE £1,124 (£1,349 inc VAT) from cyberpowersystem.co.uk When buying a PC, there’s always a sweet spot when it comes to value. Right now, that spreads from around £800 to £1,500; the Goldilocks