# Security-Focused Mini PCs The Purism 'Librem Mini' Boasts Full Disk Encryption and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purism-librem-mini References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/computers/purism-librem-mini/) & [puri.sm](https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini/) The [Purism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot) 'Librem Mini' PC has been developed as a security-focused computing solution that would offer impressive capabilities for the home office or media server needs. The unit features a [compact, lightweight design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertcenter-pn54s1) that highlights an eighth-generation [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03) Core i7-8565U processor along with Intel UHD graphics that are supported by 8GB of RAM which can be upgraded to 64GB, if required. The unit can accommodate a 2TB SSD and features an array of ports to keep users connected to the peripherals and equipment they need most. The Purism 'Librem Mini' PC runs PureOS Linux that's supported by the company's own security key and will deliver exceptional protection in the form of full disk encryption as well as hardware and software tampering detection. Image Credit: Purism ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Security-focused Computing:** A trend of developing computing solutions with enhanced security features to cater to growing concerns of cyberattacks and data breaches. - **Compact Mini Pcs:** A trend of designing miniaturized computing devices to cater to the need for space-efficient systems without sacrificing performance potential. - **Custom OS Development:** A trend of developing custom operating systems that prioritize data safety and security, over popular commercial variants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cybersecurity:** The industry can take advantage of the trend by building integrated solutions that combine advanced hardware platforms and custom OS solutions to offer top-notch security features. - **Consumer Electronics:** The industry can benefit from this trend by developing a range of compact and lightweight computing devices catering to on-the-move customers with versatile performance requirements. - **Data Storage:** The industry can benefit from the trend by developing high-capacity SSDs and innovative data encryption techniques to cater to a growing market that values data privacy and security above anything else. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Mini Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03.md) - [Modular Mini Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khadas-mind.md) - [Reliable Widely-Compatible Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-s12-pro.md) - [Ultra-Compact Performance-Ready PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekom-mini-it11.md) - [Powerful Consumer-Ready NAS PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beelink-me-mini.md) - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [Personalized Processor Mini PC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-maker-turbo-mini-x.md) - [Value-Focused Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekom-a6.md) - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md)