There are many advantages to having more than one reliable PC at home. Usually, we are comfortable with laptops, but at the same time, we forget that desktops were once the best option for a home PC. Today, with the luxury to carry it easily, we find laptops to be the best option available. With the latest technology upgrade, today, Mini PCs are available that are cost-effective and the best solution for many reasons. Be it an office or a home setup, a Mini PC plays a very important role with the latest advancements. 

In this article, we can discuss why it can be a good option to switch to Mini PC if we have plans to purchase a new computer for our use. 

## Compact and easy to carry

As the name suggests, a Mini PC is mini in size and is very easy to carry. We have a whole computer inside a very small box, which makes it a Mini PC. We can carry it from one place to another, and with the help of other accessories, we can use a TV or a display device as the monitor and use it anywhere. 

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## Good hardware in a small size

I remember assembling big hardware and big-sized desktop PCs. I have done it both for myself and for my friends. It used to be very big and also very noisy. Today, the hardware is available in smaller sizes, and the performance is also good. It also consumes less power compared to the other solutions. 

## Cost-effective solution

It used to be that Mini PCs were an option from some branded companies, but today, they are also available as assembled PCs, where every component is bought separately and combined inside one box. The cost of a Mini PC is now very cheap, and it is also available in multiple configurations and customizations, which makes it even more user-specific. People can purchase it based on their needs. 

## Easy virtualization and containerization

Based on the type and company of the Mini PC we choose, we will be able to do virtualization and containerization. There are plenty of options available, and we can also slowly get the knowledge of hosting our services on our own hardware. 

## Home lab setup

Mini PC is the perfect thing for a home lab setup. If we want to run a NAS or some applications at home, having a mini PC as a home lab is the most suitable, and we should be able to achieve everything with the help of that. Many people are already doing that, and if we need help, we can find information online. 

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