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Mac mini
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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
...Gamicus in r/mac
September 25, 2025 12:02 PM
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Upgrade from M1 as long time user (no AI usage)
I upgrade from an m1 to a m4 Mac mini, both with 16GB RAM. Besides the advantages of the smaller size and ports. I see no performance difference whatsoever. Using for mostly basic office work
thelonegunmen84 in r/macmini
February 23, 2026 10:33 PM
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Dell Alternatives?
I was in the same boat, had a Mac mini m4 on my desk and never used it. Then one day my Lenovo was having a bad day and I started using it. Haven’t really gone back. The only time I use it now is when I need portability but I am going to just get a MacBook Pro and make it my daily driver.
quazex13 in r/sysadmin
May 14, 2026 12:35 AM
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Mac Mini M2 (2023) not better then MacBook Pro M1 (2020)?
i ran into almost the same thing swapping from m1 air to m2 mini. first guess - the mini might be stuck in low power mode. go to system settings > battery > low power mode and turn it off. also check activity monitor for kernel_task going nuts (that's thermal management). if that's high, grab a cool
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/macmini
April 29, 2026 4:45 PM
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do you feel locked into one brand or still flexible
Yes, I think I'm almost completely wedded to Apple. Although I don't have a Mac or Apple TV, I use a Linux desktop and am trying to convince myself to switch. I bought my first iPhone in 2012, then again in 2019, and I'm still using the 11 Pro Max. I was considering getting an Android phone for my n
...MushroomSmoozeey in r/TechNook
April 23, 2026 1:34 PM
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Powermac G4 M5183 to Mac mini M4
Just... please don't. If you're asking how, then this is gonna be absolute jank, like all Mac Mini M4 "mods". There's no sport here. The size difference is so vast that there's enough space that I can literally set the Mini ontop of the optical drives in my G4 without removing anything. Mac Mini It'
...BourbonicFisky in r/mac
April 18, 2026 2:36 AM
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