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 six months since upgrading.

The base model M4 Mac mini is one of the best values in Mac computers, but upgrading the storage to the maximum 2TB significantly reduces that value proposition. That’s because Apple charges an insane ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: Upgrading the hard drive can be one of the best things you can do for your Mac. But it’s also one of the hardest to explain: each Mac model is different, and the upgrade instructions ...

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 ...

Theoretically, if I were to tear down my iMac, and I wanted to replace the SSD part of a Fusion Drive with a larger part, could I take just the SSD out, put it in adapter, and then dd the contents to ...

When the very first Mac Studio was unveiled in 2022, a teardown found a surprisingly removable SSD module. However, there’s no way to officially upgrade the drive, since Apple doesn’t offer any type ...

Upgrading the SSD in your Mac Mini M4 can significantly enhance its storage capacity and performance, making it better suited for demanding tasks. The awesome video below from GOT good old tech ...

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, ...