Barely a year after the introduction of the Mac mini and mere months after announcing the switch to Intel processors, Steve Jobs unveils the first major upgrade to Apple’s smallest desktop. So what do we have here?
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Tired of tower envy? MCE brings dual-layer DVD burning to the Mac mini.
Apple released Rev. B of the Mac mini only seven months after the original’s introduction. We break down the changes and look for the best value.
Want to stack your 30” Cinema Display on the mini, or store it on its side? The Plasticsmith mini Tower allows for just this configuration, and its clear Lexan material brings a decidedly Cube-like appearance.
Want to play digital music on the hi-fi? Squeezebox2 from Slim Devices plays your music over the network, from the den to the living room to the patio.
Most reviews of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger focus on the marketing-compliant features such as Spotlight, Automator, and Dashboard. Those features are certainly useful, but what’s of particular interest for mini owners?
You bought the mini and plugged it into your BYODKM setup, but the display seems dark. What the…? Our practical assessment sorts out the issues.
Tom Bihn thinks different about computer bags. The Buzz is a Zen sling bag that holds only what you need—and it looks great on rollerblades.
When you want to carry the mini and only the mini, consider the eM2, either by the handles or with a shoulder strap. Think of it as Prada for your mini.
The Mac mini invites you to toss it into a satchel or backpack, but it deserves to be protected. Wrap it before you schlep it with a tailored case.
You have a case for the mini, but you need to carry more than that mini-purse provides. This messenger bag easily swallows enough gear for your mini-themed LAN party.
Having converted your Mac mini into an $80 DVD player, let’s find them a home on your hard drive. In pursuit of a high Spouse Acceptance Factor, we turn your mini into a DVD jukebox with two applications and a remote control.
The Keyspan remote is very flexible, but clicking through the interface can be tedious. Here’s how to add an application’s entire key mapping without antidepressants.
Yes, Virginia, electrostatic discharge can kill your computer. It exists as certainly as cheap Macs and two-button mice exist, and is just as common. Thankfully, it can be understood without a physics degree. Let’s look at what electrostatic discharge actually is, why it occurs, and how to prevent it.
You bought a standard configuration, but now wish you’d opted for AirPort and Bluetooth? Buy the parts separately, we show you how to install them, no service tech required.
So the mini let you finally hitch a ride on a Mac, but you can’t seem to drive with that old Packard Bell keyboard and mouse? Get a handle on those meta keys and learn just what that little cloverleaf symbol really is—we know it’s bugging you.
Got the ALT/option blues with your PC keyboard? DoubleCommand will brighten your day.
Learn how to strip your Mac like a Mini Cooper left in the wrong part of town. Step-by-step, done right, from RAM to hard drives. And for added value, we even show you how to put it back together again.
Drafting your mini into home theatre duty takes more than the right set of cables. We start with a remote control, Apple’s software and some savvy integration; turn your Mac mini into a proper DVD player.
Are you among the half of America not within 15 minutes of an Apple Store? We take you inside the little box to see what you actually get from Apple’s BYODKM product.