Windows quietly squeezing memory so your PC doesn't have to panic.
This mini PC is small and ridiculously powerful.
Asus, Lenovo, and Razer all make various laptops that are more powerful than the MacBook Pro M5, albeit for a hefty price, but more powerful nonetheless.
Acer's Veriton NUC AI packs lots of ports and gets the job done as a mini PC for basic work, but you can easily find much faster compact desktops for the same price or less.
DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.