How Can I Find Out Which Brands of Mini PCs Work with Linux?

I've usually had good luck with any hardware I buy – even if something didn't work right away, I often found a fix later on. Asus products in particular have been great for Linux in my experience. If you're worried, consider buying something and using a different hard drive with a Linux distro installed. That way, if it doesn't work, you can just return it!

There's no way your HP laptop can't run Linux at all. It’s probably more about how you're setting it up. Sometimes it’s just a skill issue! If you're looking for something that definitely works, I'd suggest doing a little more research on specific models.

Honestly, I just Google the specific device name along with 'Linux' to see if anyone has run into issues before making a purchase. It's a solid way to get real feedback from users about any potential compatibility problems.

You can't really generalize all brands, but Dell is known for being Linux-friendly, especially with their 'developer' line that has components geared towards compatibility with Linux. Lenovo's ThinkPads have also improved, but there were some rough patches after they took over from IBM. Typically, business-oriented systems tend to have better support. If you're uncertain, try booting from a Fedora USB to see how it goes without making permanent changes to your system.