I converted this Windows 11 Mini PC into a Linux workstation - and didn't regret it

The Herk Orion is a capable Ryzen-powered Mini PC in its own right, but ditching Windows for a Linux OS has opened up a whole new level of performance.

• The Herk Orion Ryzen-powered mini PC is on sale now from the official Herk store.
• This tiny machine is fast, compact, silent, and well worth the price tag.
• The Orion performed better with Linux than it did with Windows 11.

I've been using and reviewing PCs for a long time. I used to build my own PCs (back when it was impossible to find a machine that came with Linux pre-installed). While I no longer have time to spend choosing components and building a custom machine, I still appreciate a well-designed, well-built PC.

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