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Divulging Into the Customizable World of Intel NUC Computers

Intel, when launching their very first line of NUC computers, had only one aim: to make computers as small as possible while adding an element of portability to desktop computers that are considered far from portable. Intel NUC was small, highly customizable, and came in bare-bones versions that acted as a blank canvas for computer enthusiasts that wanted to make it their own. In fact, even white color replacement of its external shell was possible, as customization was not only limited to the internals. As smartphones, laptops and televisions become thinner and more compact, we have ample evidence around us that bigger is not always the better in the world of electronics, and often small electronics often cost more than bigger ones. For example, the latest iPhone from Apple costs as much as a high end 4K television from Sony or LG. That is because the iPhone packs in more technology than a larger TV in a tinier frame, hence the higher cost. The same goes for laptops; they c...

Intel NUC Skylake: A Comprehensive Insight into the Features of Intel’s Latest Mini PC

Introduction Intel’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) range of mini personal computers are wildly popular among tech enthusiasts and individuals who love to tinker with their PCs or customize it from a hardware point of view. Since the very first Intel NUC that launched with their then-latest Sandy Bridge processor, Intel’s NUC range has grown by leaps and bounds, with Intel launching a brand new edition of NUC with introduction of every new processor, with the Skylake series being among the latest ones. Major Features of Intel NUC Skylake Just like with previous-gen NUC platforms, Intel has prioritized a certain set of features in its latest model over other features that don’t come under the ‘must-have’ category. Notable hardware features available are: Intel 6th Generation processors in either i3 or i5 configurations 3.5mm audio jack for earphones and mic with support for 5.1 and 7.1 surround digital HD audio output Intel Iris 540 Embedded graphics card. 256 GB Samsung S...