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I Visited the Minisforum HQ in Shenzhen, China – Here is Everything I Saw

Visiting Minisforum’s China Office – What Did I See and Are Minisforum Legit? As part of an extended trip to Shenzhen to explore the operations of Chinese hardware manufacturers, I had the opportunity to tour the headquarters and production facilities of Minisforum. Known primarily for their compact desktop PCs, Minisforum has grown into a recognizable […]

Are Chinese NAS Devices Safe? Do They Deserve Your Money and Your Data?

Are Chinese DIY NAS Devices Worth Your Time, Money, and Data? Over the last 2 years, I have discussed at length multiple different Chinese-built NAS solutions in one form or another. From DIY NAS motherboards from brands like Topton and CWWK to pre-built solutions arriving both with and without NAS software from brands like Ugreen, […]

Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro NAS – NEW UPDATE, NEW VERSION, NEW OS?

Updates on the Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro NAS Minisforum is no stranger to shaking up established markets. Known primarily for its innovative and compact mini PCs, the brand has now turned its attention to network-attached storage (NAS) solutions. Earlier this year at CES 2025, Minisforum unveiled the N5 Pro NAS — a five-bay, AI-optimized […]