Mini PC Roundup — Nov 10, 2025: Trusted Brands to Buy, Cloud‑Gaming Upgrades (GeForce NOW & Xbox), and the Best Controllers for Every Budget
The safest mini‑PC brands to buy right now Windows Central’s latest buying guidance (Nov 5) highlights Geekom, Beelink, ASUS ROG (ROG NUC), Dell, HP, and Lenovo as “most trusted” after hands‑on testing. The advice is blunt: avoid sketchy brands and don’t buy from third‑party marketplace sellers when you can purchase directly from the manufacturer or an authorized storefront. If something feels too cheap to be real, it usually is. Windows Central Why it matters: Some off‑brand mini PCs have been caught shipping with malicious or forced software, so starting from a reputable brand saves you time, headache, and in some