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NUC

NUC, which stands for Next Unit of Computing, is a small form factor computer kit manufactured by Intel. Digital Missions Display uses the NUC to power the InTouch Missions 2020 Missions Application. The NUC motherboard measure four inches by four inches. They come with a plastic case and a CPU fan, and an external power supply. They also come with VESA mounting brackets, so Digital Missions Display mounts the NUC on the rear of our commercial grade touchscreen display monitor.

There have been three generations of NUC released since 2011, based on Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge, and Haswell CPUs respectively. The CPU is soldered to the motherboard, so it is not upgradable. They come with onboard gigabit Ethernet and can utilize Wi-Fi via a PCI-e slot or one of the USB 2.0 ports. Some models come equipped with a USB 3.0 port, as well.

Because of the small form factor, there is no room for a discrete graphics card. The graphics are powered by an onboard NVIDIA chip, and video output is provided by Mini HDMI or Mini Display Port, depending on the model. All NUCs support SSD as their storage device. Some NUCs also come with a slightly taller case, providing a connection and enough room to install a 2.5-inch SATA drive.

Paul and Tamara

Paul & Tamara are faithful believers who are involved in church ministry. Married with children, and now living in South Carolina, our hearts were burdened for missions since the start of our membership at Faith Baptist Church in Chelsea, Michigan. Our pastor, Pastor M. Adam Summers is a missions-minded preacher with a burden for participating in the Great Commission, reaching the lost in their own heart language. In 2014, our Pastor Summers asked if anyone could source or develop a touchscreen display for missions. After exploring various options, I discovered a company that had developed powerful missions-focused software for Windows. We successfully installed this software on a Intel NUC mini computer and fitted a 70″ TV with a touchscreen overlay in our church. Over the years I felt a stronger calling from God to expand the impact of this mission display. As a technology missionary, I believed God wanted me to serve in ways that a lot of churches have barriers in. This led to the establishment of the Digital Missions Display ministry. Several times a year, my family and I visit churches to install the Digital Missions Display, teach people about its features, and provide guidance on other technologies like live-streaming, YouTube, and social media. I am also a WordPress Web Developer , graphic designer, and marketing professional. Our mission aligns with the teachings in Philippians 4:15-17. Thanks to advancements in technology the software enables users to directly engage with missionaries, read their letters, watch videos, and view many images. All personal information, such as phone numbers, birthdays, and anniversaries, remains secure within the church. In April 2023 the Lord impressed upon Paul's heart to leave the secular marketing world and submit to His calling of fulltime work with this working ministry. The Lord led us to South Carolina and we are currently living in Moore.