

How much smaller? Well, according to Nelson, he was able to shrink the volume of the computer by 72% through the removal of some components and a cleverly-printed 3D enclosure.Īs Nelson details in the video, the first step was to take apart the M1 Mac Mini and see what was necessary and what could be removed. While it’s taken a while to achieve what he set out to do, the ‘Mac Mini Mini’ is alive and well, showing just how much smaller Apple could make future Mac Mini computers if it wanted to. Since the M1 Mac Mini was released, Nelson said he’s wanted to tear one down to see what’s inside and determine whether or not it’s possible to further shrink the compact desktop computer. But, if this latest video from YouTuber Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs is anything to go by, Apple could manage to shrink the device even further. Although most people find it more convenient to buy a new PC, techies can boost the longevity of their computers by upgrading the RAM used by applications, the graphics used by games, or the storage used by music, movies, and other media.Apple’s Mac Mini is one of the smaller all-in-one computers you’ll find on the market. It is easy to upgrade a Windows-based PC part by part.This includes support for Virtual Reality hardware such as the Oculus Rift. Microsoft Windows has better support for gaming.This tighter control of the hardware leads to fewer problems, which can result in better stability, but it also means fewer options. This keeps prices down on PCs, which are usually less expensive than Macs. Windows-based PCs are built by many different manufacturers, including HP, Dell, and Lenovo.However, malware is written specifically for the Mac. More viruses and malware target Windows-based PCs.

Not only can the Mac share files with the iPhone or iPad wirelessly using AirDrop, or iCloud, it can also open documents that are open on the iPhone or iPad and receive phone calls routed through the iPhone. The Mac has a connected relationship with the iPhone and the iPad.MacOS doesn't support touch screens, so it is only available on iOS devices. Microsoft Windows supports both touch screens and the familiar keyboard and mouse setup, so it is available on desktops, laptops, and tablets.Microsoft Windows has more software written for it, including proprietary software some people need for work.
