For example I don’t know if a cheap mini PC like the GMKtec G5 would be more likely to have firmware/driver related security flaws over a more standard PC like an older Dell Optiplex from Staples.

Maybe there is something else entirely I am overlooking. I’m not sure. Most of the complaints I’ve heard are in regards to mini PCs containing bloat and potentially malicious things installed.

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    3 months ago

    Do most motherboards receive long term support updates? I feel like I’ve only ever gotten a few updates for the ones I’ve used but maybe that was because I was buying older boards.

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      3 months ago

      Server hardware does.
      I think dell Rx30 are only just getting to EOL, and it was released in 2015.

      Although, buying an Rx30 before 5 years ago would be in the 10s of thousands.
      Refurbished Rx40 and Rx50 are somewhat affordable.