About to move out from my parents and found the old Remix mini lying around collecting dust. Thought it might be possible to use it as a backup PC for light web surfing and YouTube when I’m back at home. Is that concept possible in 2023? If it is, what should I be prepared for and what to expect?
You don’t. Old and unsupported systems are incredibly vulnerable and you’re putting anything on your phone at high risk. If you’re absolutely dedicated to using the device, try and find a more modern os to flash onto it.
Beyond that, it should only really be used for some random single-purpose utility that you don’t want to spend actual money on
I think the risk of infection is rather overstated in this case.
It’s a mini desktop replacement device, not a phone. Put a modern browser on it and don’t install random APKs and you should be perfectly safe with this thing.