Apple defends M4 Mac mini’s power button

iFixit Shares M4 Mac Mini Teardown
Popular repair site iFixit today disassembled one of Apple's new M4 Mac mini machines for a teardown video that gives us a more complete look
Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
After being asked about the design choice for the Mac mini, the Apple executives explained that it was the "optimal spot" for the power button due to the redesign. According to Apple, the new location is not inconvenient. Users can just tuck their finger underneath the computer and press the power button.
Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button
Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.
Apple isn't apologising for its Mac mini design
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If you’re upset about the M4 Mac mini, you’re just using it wrong
If your Mac mini M4 acts up or lags for whatever reason, then that’s what the (software) restart option in the top-left Apple menu is for. Unless your computer completely freezes—and this shouldn’t occur routinely on M4 Macs—you won’t need to push the bottom button.
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal."
Hands On With Apple's New M4 Mac Mini
Apple launched the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips today, and because the Mac mini is the only one of the machines that
Here’s why the cheapest M4 Mac mini is the only model you should buy
With the M4 Mac mini now available, we have discovered more about Apple’s entry-level desktop. While reviews have already shown that this is one of the best computers Apple has ever made, there’s another reason to consider the entry-level model when ...
Apple Mac Mini M4 review: a tiny wonder
Apple provided me with two very different Mac Mini units. This first review is focused on the standard M4 model, which includes a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and the default 16GB of memory. My machine has 512GB of storage,
Apple Mac Mini (M4) review: More power in a tiny package
For years, the Mini was the odd man out in the Mac desktop lineup. Apple has given plenty of love to the iMac over the years. The Mac Pro has had a few
Apple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom
As part of its dramatic redesign, Apple moved the power button on the M4 Mac mini from the back of the machine to the bottom. In a new interview, Apple executives Greg Joswiak and John Ternus addressed this surprisingly controversial
New M4 Mac Mini Review: Gaming and Emulation Performance Tested
Discover how the M4 Mac Mini excels in gaming and emulation with its robust CPU and GPU, offering a seamless experience for ...
Crafty M4 Mac mini owner solves Apple's biggest design blunder since the Magic Mouse
M4 Mac mini ownerscan make the best of a bad switchuation with this clever accessory that fixes Apple's latest design faux ...
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M4 chip: here’s everything we know about Apple’s latest silicon
With the launch of the latest iMac, the redesigned Mac mini and the souped-up MacBook Pro, Apple has just unveileded new Macs equipped with its latest M4 chip, bringing more powerful ...
Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB
Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on ...
M4 Mac Mini SSD modded from 256GB to 1TB — modder solders higher-capacity NAND to the removable SSD module
Apple's latest M4 Mac Mini comes with removable SSD NAND modules which can be upgraded to higher capacities as shown by ...