Pre-installed with Windows, this latest competitor for world’s smallest computer is the size of a flash drive, plugs right into a monitor and gives you an operating system that fits neatly in your pocket.

Made by Archos, this device competes on price with other manufacturers who have recently released similar designs, including Lenovo and Intel. It features an Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard flash storage, and built-in Wi-Fi as well as a Micro-SD card slot. Lacking ports, it still requires accessories so you will have to bring your own wireless-capable keyboard and mouse to the table, but is still a powerful upgrade in terms of portability for users with home and work setups (you can simply transport your computer-on-a-stick in between).

“To control and operate the ARCHOS’ PC Stick, users can connect keyboards, mice, and other accessories to the device through Bluetooth or an USB port. In addition, the PC Stick is compatible with all Windows, Android, and iOS keyboard applications and game controls, transforming any smartphone or tablet into a keyboard.” Other models are also coming out from different makers for Linux and Chrome for those averse to Windows – the field is rich with competitors in this booming little industry. “Companies have constantly pushed boundaries to make computers smaller, and we’ve taken this challenge to the next level by offering a matchbox-sized PC for less than $100,” says Loic Poirier, CEO of ARCHOS. “Mobility is at the center of our lifestyles and the PC Stick allows us to be on-the-go and productive.” 

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Before we all had unlimited amounts of games on our mobile devices, Windows 98 had the iconic Solitaire game. We could waste entire days dragging and stacking those cheesy, pixellated cards all over the screen. While computer solitaire graphics have vastly improved since then, we’ve still got a nostalgic soft spot for that old game. Evan Roth brought back the iconic card game with the Solitaire.exe card deck.

The deck is a faithful pixel-by-pixel recreation of the classic Windows solitaire game, down to the sweet beach scene on the backs of the cards. Roth got special permission from Microsoft to use the immediately recognizable card faces and backs before creating the limited edition of just 500 decks. Sadly, the cards all sold out quickly – but maybe with enough demand the designer will be able to bring them back, allowing all of us to play the classic game in meatspace.

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