Is the Mac mini any good?

Is the Mac mini any good?

In our real world tests, the Mac mini did very well, and our benchmark tests also showed just how good this little PC is. In the multi-core Cinebench R23 test, the M1 chip scored an excellent 7,755 points. This put it above the powerful 12-core Intel Xeon X5650, and offers a seriously impressive level of performance.

What can a 10 year old Mac mini do?

6 Ways You Can Use an Old or Refurbished Mac Mini

1. More Than A Computer. In short, an old Mac mini is going to be far more than a computer.
2. Remotely Connecting to Your Mac mini.
3. Creating a media server.
4. Remote collaboration server for DaVinci Resolve.
5. Recording a podcast.
6. Linux server.
7. Beta Testing.
8. Powering LTO backups.

What is Mac mini best used for?

Mac minis are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, for playing games, listening to music, digital signage, web browsing, accessing emails, for personal multimedia, and general home computer use.

Can you use a TV as a monitor for a Mac mini?

You can use many televisions as computer displays. To connect your Mac to your television, you need a video cable that connects your computer’s display port to the video input port on your TV. If you can’t find a cable that connects the ports on your Mac and TV, you may need an adapter for the cable.

Can I use a Mac mini with any monitor?

Yes, you can connect the Mac Mini to virtually any monitor as long as you have the proper ports or adapters. The Mac Mini really is flexible, and it comes with two display outputs. One is USB-C/Thunderbolt and the other is HDMI 2.0. You can get adapters and accessories to convert it to DVI or VGA monitors.

Can Mac mini work with Apple TV?

To mirror the display, you connect to the Apple TV across your wireless network or wired network and use the feature called AirPlay. Mirroring your Mac mini’s display on a TV is great for entertainment, but it is also useful for business purposes — for example, when you need to give a presentation to an audience.

Is my Mac too old?

Your Mac was released more than 7 years ago. Apple considers Mac “vintage” if they were released between 5 and 7 years ago, and obsolete if older than 7 years. Obsolete Macs no longer qualify for service and support.