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If you want a media center at home but think a desktop would take up too much space, the good news is that a mini PC can handle the same job. With one of these small powerhouses, you can bring together movies, music, and personal videos to access on different devices without giving up a huge chunk of your living room to a computer case.

Even a mini PC can run programs like Plex and Jellyfin , which help you create a personal media server. You can organize different files into a library that you can browse from your TV, phone, or other compatible gadget, such as a console.…