Mac mini M4 (2024)

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Mac mini M4 (2024)

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My 27-inch "iMac"

This is my work computer. I do miss my 27" iMac Pro. This M4 Mac mini is superior to even that beast of an Intel Mac in basically every other way but the form factor.

I used bracket to mount an Intel NUC with a monitor and an VESA arm (I already had the double NUC bracket but they sell a single one

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quetzalcoatlus1453 in r/mac

August 15, 2025 8:53 PM

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Parents iMac M1 broke down - what would you do?

Take it to a very reputable repair store that specializes in microsoldering. I guess the quote of 850€ is from apple for a swap cause its imposible it costs that for a soldering repair. I dont know what exactly happens to the board as you didnt specify but im very sure if it doesnt boot its just a v

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Mrcroqueta343 in r/mac

August 13, 2025 11:33 AM

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Is it realistic to use a Mac mini as a “portable” (carrying in a backpack + daily plugging/unplugging)?

I mean that many plug/unplug actions is less than ideal, but I can't say if it will actively harm the mini. If it's shut down each time I don't think there would be any risk involved. One idea would may be to never actually unplug the power cable from the mini (maybe get a very short one), and then

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Gamicus in r/mac

September 25, 2025 12:02 PM

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My Mac M1 sucks for Editing

https://t2m.co/SiliconMacBuyersGuide That budget? What I wrote stands (and I wrote the article for this subreddit) “I want the cheapest desktop – but it needs to be functional.” MacMini M4 (not Pro) @ $1,399• M4 Stock 10-Core• 32GB RAM• 1TB SSD• Three Thunderbolt Ports Seriously, don’t buy the botto

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greenysmac in r/editors

November 28, 2025 5:33 PM

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It is insane how much more affordable MacBooks are compared to even just in 2010.

It’s insane to see that shift. For those looking into desktop computers at the moment, the base model M4 Mac Mini is the best price to performance computer on the market today.

StagePuzzleheaded635 in r/mac

June 8, 2025 5:43 PM

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What do you edit your photos on?

Buy a M4 Mac Mini for US$499 with educational discount.You don’t need a super powerful computer unless your doing huge edits, even then for editing one photo at a time it’s ok.You’ll need more once you start editing and sorting hundred if not thousands of photos every day (like those that do events)

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HappyHyppo in r/photography

January 12, 2025 12:47 PM

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Looking for good, quiet, budget GeForce now device

Honestly? M4 Mac Mini. Crushes it. 4K 120 VRR, 4:4:4, dead silent, small. $500 though, so top of your price range. Beyond that, grab an inexpensive 4050 or better laptop. There are tons. You should be able to grab one used for $500 on eBay. New 4060s can be gotten for $650 easily. But I swear they a

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SteveNYC in r/GeForceNOW

November 12, 2025 5:27 AM

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Working with remote editors - Best way to keep it all synced?

this is the correct answer. You get an 8 drive NAS with 10G ethernet. You get a small 10G ethernet switch. You buy some cheap M4 Mac Mini's with 10G ports, and you plug them into the 10G switch, so they can access the NAS. You install the free Jump Desktop Connect onto these Mac Mini's, and your rem

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BobZelin in r/editors

May 19, 2025 3:45 PM

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Virtualization is the only future of Hackintoshs.

Modern macOS on modern M series devices won't boot without the hardware pairing checks prerequisites. It's also present on a very specific nand situation that's unique to the architecture with how the hardware pairings check for the pairing structure off the data written on specific not-programmable

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oloshh in r/hackintosh

February 9, 2025 1:07 PM

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The Best Mini Desktop PCs of 2025

Mini PCs are an excellent choice if you’re looking for a compact, quiet, and energy-efficient desktop computer for home or office use. These small systems take up minimal space while delivering performance that rivals many full-sized towers. Whether you need a reliable machine for web browsing, docu

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Alternative_Hippo720 in r/productbible

June 4, 2025 7:51 PM

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