M4 Mac mini - The Perfect Home Server!

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Discover how I set up an almost base model M4 Mac Mini as a powerful home server for Plex, iCloud management, video streaming, and more! From configuring Hazel to leveraging Transloader and Homebridge, learn why this compact Mac is perfect as a behind-the-scenes powerhouse. Also, "Punctilious" means "diligent." 🖥️ Get an M4 Mac mini https://geni.us/VPPuY8 ⭐️ Accessories Mentioned 4K HDMI Dongle https://geni.us/512eMVi Elgato Capture Card https://geni.us/virC58 💻 Apps Mentioned Hazel https://www.noodlesoft.com Screens VNC https://edovia.com/en/screens/ Transloader https://eternalstorms.at/transloader/ 🤫 Sneaky Link https://beard.fm/secret 🏠 Network Build of New House https://youtu.be/wPHBkIWU6Cg?si=3EGCmVeTXBhf6VRI 🎙️ Watch my tech podcast, Primary Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimaryTechShow ⭐️ Join the Shortcuts and tech community! Access my Shortcuts database, priority Shortcuts requests, LIVE streams, and more benefits: https://create.beard.fm 🏠 Full List of My Smart Home Devices https://beard.fm/homekit ⭐️ Try Riverside today, it's what I use to record all my podcasts! https://beard.fm/riverside 💻 Final Cut Plugins and Effects from MotionVFX https://mvfx.co/StephenRobles 📲 Follow me on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com Threads: https://threads.net/@stephenrobles Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephenrobles Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Mac mini Size Comparison 01:37 Setting Up M4 Mac mini 02:23 Accessing a Headless Mac mini 03:17 Auto Login Items 05:02 Remote VNC Access 05:53 Main Use Case 06:50 Photo Library Management 07:31 iCloud Family Accounts 07:56 Video Game Streaming 10:06 Mac mini for Homebridge 🛒 My Film Gear: Sony A7 IV (Main Camera) https://amzn.to/3fZcp4S Sigma 35mm (Main Lens) https://amzn.to/3MlaIyP Sennhesier MKH416 (Video Mic) https://amzn.to/3APFP2J Aputure Amaran 200x (Key Light) https://amzn.to/3X4yJPn Light Dome III (Soft Box) https://amzn.to/3X1Jzpq Earthworks Ethos (Podcast Mic) https://amzn.to/35hIh2h Podcast Mic Arm https://amzn.to/3T7nYLj Sony a6400 (Top Down Camera) https://amzn.to/3GlVqog Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 (Top Down Lens) https://amzn.to/3qWe0yt Elgato Key Light Air (Fill and Hair Lights) https://amzn.to/3EvNb8T ATEM Mini Pro (My Switcher) https://amzn.to/3dHfcyx Rodecaster PRO II (Powers All Mics) https://amzn.to/46mK2WK Sound Devices MixPre-3 (Travel Sound Gear) https://amzn.to/3doT3EO DISCLAIMER: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Other links to third-party products and services may also be affiliate links.