Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer with M4 chip with 10 core CPU and 10 core GPU: Built for Apple Intelligence, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad

A lot has changed since the Mac mini M1 and to me the M4 is worth the upgrade, they removed firmware passwords and apparently the security is now locked to the iCloud / find my account. Apple intelligence is fun but not perfect but I didn’t get this for AIPros:how silent is it, even running steam games like Neva and using a PlayStation controller via Bluetooth the system stays silent during game play.I love screen share, being able to use my phone that’s got a tiny screen, on to the bigger screen with the Mac mini where I can use the keyboard to type out emails is amazing and flawless. Apps open fast, I was able to install a virtual machine and run windows 11.The Mac version of steam was easy to install and quite a few of my games are available for Mac OS.I am hoping that I can encode and edit videos in 4k but I’ve yet to try this, handbrake should run for encoding.I am using mine with a Logitech keyboard and the keyboard doesn’t really work well as many of the keys are not mapped but that’s not apples fault.More and more games are being added for Mac and it really is a power horse for running games. For the money it’s not cheap but the base model can handle pretty much anything I throw at it. It has many features in iOS that I am used to.I would list cons but I can’t find any. It’s easier to use than windows and I am a long time windows user. I brought the mac as I’m fed up of windows echo system and with intel because of intel ME and the security risks that poses from bad actors. You can run windows and windows app on this mac if you want to there are guides on YouTube and running windows in a virtual environment is more secure anyway and there’s an option to run Linux, I had to pay a tenner for the virtual software from the apple App Store.My windows systems in probably going to sell, there’s no need for it in my opinion anymore, handbrake runs on Mac, makemkv does, steam and you can install other browsers like beave if you want to.The Mac mini M4 doesn’t take up much space and barely makes a whisper if space is tight or you like to travel with your Mac, this is a game changer for real. I had a few things I couldn’t figure out how to use so I spoke to apple support who guided me through the settings in no time.Please be sure to enable the firewall when you set it up, it’s disabled by default apparently.I Debranded my Mac with a decal from Kikis Delivery service (see photo), sadly the Mac mini I brought didn’t have any apple stickers with it but you can’t win them all.

I recently upgraded to the new Apple Mac mini with the M4 chip, and I’m absolutely blown away by its performance! The 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU handle everything I throw at it – from heavy multitasking and coding to video editing and graphics work – without breaking a sweat.The 16GB of unified memory is more than enough for all my productivity needs, and the 512GB SSD is lightning-fast, making boot-ups and file transfers incredibly smooth. It’s also whisper-quiet, even under load, which is a huge plus if you're working in a quiet environment.One of the best features is how seamlessly it integrates with my iPhone and iPad. Handoff, AirDrop, and Universal Clipboard all work flawlessly – it truly feels like the Mac mini is the brain at the center of my Apple ecosystem.Also, it's already optimized for Apple Intelligence, which makes it feel future-proof and ready for the next generation of smart features and AI-enhanced workflows.The Gigabit Ethernet gives me fast and stable internet for remote work and streaming, and the overall design is sleek and minimalistic – it fits perfectly on my desk without taking up space.If you’re looking for a desktop that offers premium performance, tight Apple integration, and incredible value for its size and power, this Mac mini M4 is the way to go. Highly recommended!

A few years ago I bought the m1 MacBook Pro.I really thought Apple had made a mistake by providing so much power for so little value in terms of them being able to sell anything that was betterI was wrongThis Mac mini is the best value with bang for buck performance I’ve seen in the market. I use it for development when I don’t want to go to my office, and it packs a punch. Easily keeps up with my MacBook, and is even faster on some tasks.Fantastic really, tiny, quiet and great build quality.