The idea of using a single-board computer (SBC) rather than a Mini PC has grown in popularity in recent years, but a Raspberry Pi or something similar might not always be the best option.

Today, Minisforum—a long-time favorite in the segment—is offering a refurbished EM680 mini PC for just $279. It’s packed with 32GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a Ryzen processor. Granted ...