I pulled a boxed Windows 11 tiny PC out of its packaging, installed Ubuntu Budgie, and in less than an afternoon turned a handsome, pocket-sized Geekom IT15 into a fast, dependable Linux workstation — a change that proved more than cosmetic: it materially improved daily responsiveness, fixed...
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arrow lake
compact pc
cpu vs gpu inference
desktop linux
dual boot
egpu caveats
geekom it15
intel arc 140t
intel core ultra 9-285h
linux workstation
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m.2 nvme 2tb
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ZDNET’s hands‑on with the GEEKOM IT15 Mini PC shows a clear, practical win for power users willing to swap Windows 11 for Linux: the tiny system punches well above its weight for everyday workflows, but its AI and graphics claims need careful interpretation before you buy.
Background
The GEEKOM...
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ai acceleration
arc 140t
arrow lake
compact build
geekom it15
intel core ultra 9 285h
linux on mini pc
linux performance
local llm
multi monitor
nvme
oneapi
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productivity
ubuntubudgie
usb4
vesa mount
wifi 7