A huge chunk of home PC users overpay for personal computers capable of performance that far exceeds anything they plan to do with their devices. There must be a cheaper option for simple things like ...

The original Intel Compute Stick was designed as a rival to the popular Google Chromebit dongle PC. More manufacturers have created similar offerings recently as the form factor begins to gain ...

Been thinking about getting a new computer? This tiny, thumb-drive-sized gadget from Intel might fit the bill if the job isn't too demanding. The $150 device, announced at CES in January, fits an ...

Back in January at CES, Intel showed us a full range of mini desktop PCs that it has been releasing steadily over the course of the year. The first was a new, inexpensive version of its Compute Stick, ...

As a concept, Intel's Compute Stick has always been intriguing. Who wouldn't want an HDMI stick that turns any monitor into a fully functioning computer? But the original Compute Stick had problems: ...

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Equipped with the same processor as Apple’s MacBook, Intel’s Compute Stick gets a powerful performance upgrade in 2016. Intel had redefined what a desktop computer could look like when it introduced ...

Intel announced an upgrade to their Compute Stick at CES today, and it's an impressive one. The tiny computer (only 4.5-inches tall) packs a powerful M3 or M5 processors with Skylake, along with an ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Lenovo is the latest PC maker to join the budding PC-on-a-stick movement. The company on Tuesday ...

I had high hopes for Intel's original Compute Stick, but it ended up being a massive disappointment. Sure, it was cool to have a fully functional computer the size of a few thumb drives. But it was ...

The Intel Compute Stick is built into a chassis that measures approximately 0.5 by 4 by 1.5 inches (HWD) and weighs a mere 1.9 ounces. The vents above and below the Intel logo help keep the system ...