A beta program is open in several countries, and general availability begins in April 2025.
Traditional low-end Windows PCs can also use the service for extra horsepower in tasks like 3D rendering.
For instance, malicious actors often exploit client devices as attack vectors for infiltrating cloud systems.
Microsoft designed the 365 Link hardware for fast access.
It can boot up within seconds and instantly wake from sleep mode.
Furthermore, it requires no user or administrator setup.
Although the gadget is a cloud-exclusive PC, its internal hardware is sufficient for high-resolution streaming and conferencing.
Supported services include Microsoft Teams and Webex.
Admins can monitor fleets of 365 Link devices with familiar Microsoft Intune tools.
By default, the mini PCs carry labels starting with “WCPC,” making them easy to identify.
Microsoft has a public release scheduled for next year in “select” but unspecified markets.
