The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, what to expect for speed, and what's happened in the last eight months since upgrading.

Updated 1/20/2023 with new recommendations for SSD drives and cables based on current models, pricing, and reviews, as well as updated drive cloning instructions There are many ways to make a slow ...

In creating a full-featured desktop computer that takes up as little space as possible, Apple engineered its Mac Mini with tight internal tolerances. While the computer uses a standard 2.5-inch laptop ...

Starting from the 2014 model, Apple integrated the RAM into the main logic board, making it impossible for users to upgrade the RAM themselves. This includes the 2014, 2018, and all M-series Mac Minis ...

Recently I picked up a PowerBook, and while I expected it to be “okay”, I did not expect to fall in love with OS X the way that I have. I am completely smitten. So much so that I had to pick up a Mac ...

Boost your laptop's performance with a speedy SSD. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Whether you wanted to save some money during ...

If you're not able to shell out $1000 or more for a new machine, you can squeeze out a few more years with a storage upgrade for some older MacBook Air or MacBook Pro models. Here's how to do it. This ...

There is one upgrade that will universally improve a laptop’s performance: adding an SSD. This is a particularly attractive upgrade for budget laptops, which typically come with a hard drive. That’s ...

There are many ways to make a slow laptop faster, but few are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD). Making the swap will, in most cases, ...