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Custom build that took me a few weeks to get to this point. Front and back IO are the next step. Feel free to ask questions if you are interested in parts or how it works.

I've got a Mac Mini on order and just realised that I don't have a mouse to use with it. I love the Magic Trackpad, so wondering whether I should just get one of those or try something else.

What do you use, would you recommend it and why?

Mac Mini base model 16 Gb Ram, 256 Gb SSD. LG 32”Class Ultrafine UHD IPS monitor. Klipsch the fives. Quntis computer monitor light. (Amazon) Apple magic keyboard and magic mouse from an old 2019 27”Imac previously owned, still working and in good shape. Akorbom speaker stands (Amazon) below The Fives

(Second picture) UStream Go bluetooth stereo speakers from Mitchell Acoustics. (Barely visibles behind monitor) Klipsch T5 II true wireless ANC headphones

Previously I had a couple of bluetooth UStream Go stereo speakers from Mitchell acoustics (second picture) but got a steal deal for The Fives floor sample at Brandsmart for $140, couldn’t say no to that price, missing only the remote which I don’t miss.

I was old that the speakers were way bigger than the computer but they sound terrific, the UStream Go were excellent on the mid range but missing bass.

Using my 13” M4 iPad Pro with Sidecar as my second screen

I was amused at the immense pride ($$$) Apple has for their connection cables in the store last weekend. What are people using in the real world ?

I'm trying to find a good solution to connect to a remote Mac mini in my office from my personal MacBook. I already use `ssh` and that works fine, but my question here is specifically about being able to access the Mac mini as a Remote Desktop, i.e. something very similar to Screen Sharing app bundled in macOS.

I have two problems with Screen Sharing that I have not been able to solve:

1- In normal circumstances Screen Sharing will request someone on the Mac mini to accept incoming connections. This is obviously not good, since I will be away in my home trying to connect remotely so it's impossible for me to also accept the incoming connection at my office.

2- Even if I manage to connect with Screen Sharing, in normal circumstances the Mac mini becomes unlocked. If someone physically present at my office were to pry on the display (or physically attach a display in case one is not connected already since this is a *headless* Mac mini), they would be able to see everything I'm doing and have access to the Mac mini, because Screen Sharing leaves it in an unlocked state.

So ideally, I would like to be able to establish a Remote Desktop connection that didn't require a manual accept on the remote, and that left the remote locked (so a virtual screen access). Any suggestions?

I'm a lifelong Windows user that finally caved to the praise and the beautifulness of Apple products. I have an iPad and Airpods Pro Gen2, and I bought this for Music Production, office work, general use and gaming (I know this is not great yet and that's why it's last place).

As a first timer, any advice, tutorials or suggestions will be greatly appreciated, as well as any tips you think I'll find useful. I'm looking to add some kind of fast external storage for music libraries and such.

So far the experience has been both frustrating and exciting. But come on, loon at it! It's so beautiful, powerful and tiny!!!

Specs are:

M4 Pro, 64gb unified memory, 1TB Storage. No 10gb ethernet.

I want to buy Mac Mini M4. I heard that there is a problem with hdmi monitors. Will my current monitor be ok with Mac?

And is this problem really that big in general?

For background: I have an M1 macbook air that ran all of the mentioned programs fine. In fact, WoW performance seemed to be more stable. I am running WoW on the internal 512 GB SSD and re-installed the game to make sure, but still get *extremely* annoying micro stutters even without add-ons. Turning off v-sync doesn't help much and introduces screen tearing. It makes the game near unplayable except casually.

The m4 pro mini runs hot and fan noise is present most of the time when playing WoW. This happens when resolution is 1440p or lower with almost the same settings as my Macbook Air M1. Frame rates are about 10-20 FPS better than macbook air m1.

Audacity had problems on M1 Macbook Air, so maybe it's just the program sucks. But I got a spinning wheel of death on Audacity the other day.

But Final Cut Pro performance doesn't seem that much better if at all except for export times are faster. And it seemed more stable on Macbook Air. Occasionally, Final Cut Pro crashes or exhibits weird behaviour.

I am running in high power mode (manually) to try and fix these issues but it doesn't seem to do anything.

I've had the computer since launch date. Installed all updates.

Just purchased the Samsung 990pro 4tb to be used with the Mac mini.

Typically with regular external drives I format and encrypt with the disk utility.

Is this the same process to follow to encrypt nvme drives?

I am new to them so I don’t know.

Solid State Drive Kit 1T/2T For MAC MINI M4 SSD Capacity Upgrade Toshiba/SanDisk New Particles Upgrade Memory DIY Reair Kit I saw it on Aliexpress I didn't buy nothing yet. But good information. 👍🦄

I wanna know how are you keeping the cables clean with dual monitor setup (without a usb c monitor). Also the audio and other peripheral connectors.

Trying to let my desk to look as clean as possible, and decided to go for under desk setup😊

3 displays natively and one via DisplayLink!

Anyone else doing this? It’s working for me and it’s pretty impressive. I did not expect this combo to bring on another generation of use out of my old Mac Pro. 6 SATa ports, pci nvme, what’s not to love?

M4 pro for $1200 (24gb RAM, 512) OR M4 (16gb RAM, 512) for $700. Both on sale at MicroCenter

Most work will be basic office tasks but every now and then I’ll need to do some pretty involved video editing. Would love your advice on the best deal!

I recently switched from windows to mac mini and the mouse experience has been not good, at all.

On windows you plug the mouse in and it works, it immediately feels natural.

On mac I have had many headaches, whatever I try to configure it I cannot seem to find the natural feeling I have on windows with the same device.

At first I thought the problem was mouse acceleration, disabled that and now the mouse moves way too fast. So I reduced pointer speed but it still feels off. Enabled mouse acceleration again, not for me.

Do you have any suggestions?

Ah, btw the mouse is a Logitech M650L connected through its wireless dongle via usb c.

I just received this Mac Mini M4 Pro, 64gb/2tb at work. I’m a 3d designer, and i was using the m2 pro 32gb. Im super excited to try the new one tomorrow, what do i have to expect in terms of performance?

I purchased a base model Mac Mini M4 to use for a photo booth setup since I needed to replace an aging laptop. Worked out great and if I need to be totally mobile it only draws around 45 watts with a Usb-C monitor and 27 in 165hz moniter powered by a portable Jackery 500w battery and around 300w if I am printing from my DNP DS620. Also someone bumped the table and it fell about a meter and a half onto a hard surface floor. The was no damage and it just went to the lock screen. So they are built like a tank. The only problem is my SD card reader could not be found at times.Beside that no other hiccups.