Mac Mini

Tech NewsApple

Apple Says There’s a Simple Reason for the Mac Mini’s Odd Power Button Location

In response to complaints, Apple execs said the bottom of the new Mac mini was the “optimal spot” for the power button.

By Jorge Jimenez Published November 11, 2024

ReviewsDesktops

Apple Mac Mini 2024 Review: A Button Push Away From Flawless

The Apple Mac Mini with M4 is half the size of previous models but noticeably more powerful than ever before.

By Sherri L Smith Published November 7, 2024

Tech NewsApple

Here’s How DIYers Plan to Fix the Mac Mini’s Awkward Power Button

Apple put the Mac mini's power button on the bottom of the device. To make it easier, a few designers already have a few novel solutions to the button issue.

By Kyle Barr Published November 1, 2024

Tech NewsApple

The New 2024 Mac Mini Promises Supercharged Performance in a Small Package

The Mac mini with M4 comes in either base or Pro flavors, though not all will be happy with Apple’s port selection lacking USB-A.

By Kyle Barr Published October 29, 2024

Tech NewsApple

Apple Wants to Make the Mac Mini Even Smaller. Why?

Apple is reportedly planning to debut M4-powered Macs, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs this year and next.

By Kyle Barr Published August 8, 2024

Reviews

Ayaneo Mini PC Hands-On: A Fist-Sized Macintosh-Like That’s as Cute as It Is Mundane

You’ll feel happy to see the AM01 on your desktop but don’t expect revolutionary performance for its size.

By Kyle Barr Published December 28, 2023

Tech NewsApple

Apple’s Finally Bringing the M2 to Its Bigger MacBook Pros

The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro get a much-needed redesign and the Mac mini gets an upgrade.

By Michelle Ehrhardt Published January 17, 2023

Tech NewsGadgets

Mac Studio Teardown Suggests SSD Storage Is Upgradeable but May Be Blocked by Software

Dual SSD ports can be semi-easily accessed but storage upgrades aren't so straightforward.

By Phillip Tracy Published March 22, 2022

ReviewsDesktops

Apple’s Mac Studio Packs Record-Breaking Performance Into a Compact Design

Fueled by Apple's new M1 Ultra chip, the Mac Studio is the ultimate desktop for creative pros.

By Phillip Tracy Published March 17, 2022

Tech NewsApple

This Modded iMac G4 With an M1 Chip Is My Dream Computer

The resulting machine blends a funky retro aesthetic with modern power.

By Phillip Tracy Published March 11, 2022

Tech NewsApple

Apple’s New Mac Studio Is a Compact Desktop With Groundbreaking Performance

The new desktop computer runs on Apple's M1 Max or M1 Ultra chips.

By Phillip Tracy Published March 8, 2022

Tech NewsApple

Apple Is Working on a New External Display, but Not the Affordable One of Our Dreams

Rumor has it this display would potentially replace the Pro Display XDR.

By Victoria Song Published July 23, 2021

Tech NewsApple

macOS Monterey Might Make You Want to Actually Update Your Mac

Apple's upgrade for Macs makes iPhone integration even more seamless than before.

By Caitlin McGarry Published July 1, 2021

Tech NewsApple

The iMac Is Cool, but Apple Should Really Make an Affordable Monitor

Earlier this week, Apple announced a handful of new devices: the new iPad Pro, AirTags, and a redesigned iMac that comes in a rainbow of colors. And while I appreciate all the new tech that Apple has crammed into the new iMac, I can’t help but feel like the device I really wanted Apple to … Continued

By Sam Rutherford Published April 23, 2021

Tech NewsApple

You Can Now Get a 10Gbps Ethernet Port on the M1 Mac Mini

While all eyes were on the colorful M1 iMacs at yesterday’s Spring Loaded event, Apple also quietly updated the M1 Mac Mini. You can now configure it with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port! Apple first added 10Gbps Ethernet to the Mac Mini back in 2018. However, the M1 Mac mini launched back in November, its … Continued

By Victoria Song Published April 21, 2021

Tech NewsGadgets

The Best Way to Set Up Your Mac Mini

It was time to die. My 2014 iMac, outfitted with a 3TB drive and maxed out RAM, was a dream machine. For years, I fired it up and got to work, transcoding video, recording podcasts, and writing books. It was almost too much machine. It had a massive, beautiful screen—one of the first Retina models, … Continued

By John Biggs Published February 1, 2021

ReviewsLaptops

Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro Is Compelling Enough to Make a PC Fan Think About Switching

Apple’s first MacBook Pro laptop with an M1 processor.

By Joanna Nelius Published December 22, 2020

Tech NewsApple

Against the Advice of My Betters, I Am Buying the Mac Mini

Don’t do it, they said. Hold off, they said! Against many stern warnings against buying a redesigned Apple product, which history has shown may be a poor and even regrettable decision, I intend to buy the newly unveiled Mac Mini—a decision my colleagues have told me repeatedly is reckless and bad. Here’s my thinking: I … Continued

By Catie Keck Published November 10, 2020

Tech NewsApple

The Apple M1 Is Coming to the Mac Mini

The Mac Mini is getting a massive update just two years after the last one. Featuring an air-cooled M1 processor Apple promises this is the fastest Mac Mini, and because it’s a Mac Mini it should be the cheapest Mac overall, as well. Apple claims its 8-core M1 is up to three times faster than … Continued

By Alex Cranz Published November 10, 2020

Tech NewsApple

Rejoice! The New MacBook Air Is Repair-Friendly… Kinda

If you’ve ever listened to an Apple hater rant about why Macs suck, chances are you’ve heard those “You can’t repair or upgrade it yourself!” arguments. But with the new MacBook Air and Mac mini, Apple seems like it’s ready to toss Mac diehards a small, but welcome bone. iFixit’s teardown of the 2018 Air … Continued

By Victoria Song Published November 8, 2018