M4 Pro Mac mini - the storage issue SOLVED!
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M4 Pro Mac mini external SSD upgrade tips - affordable and easy-to-understand solutions ➡️ Watch more Mac videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i7tdgvdE7Y&list=PLDjAepLog5wq7FpbsPb5PkC1ngH3mxO2F&index=1 ⎯ ➡️ Acasis TB501 https://go.sjv.io/QjJPrA ➡️ Samsung 990 Evo Pro Memory https://amzn.to/4fUC0br ⎯ Videos to watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rtKwugJF3c&list=PLDjAepLog5wq7FpbsPb5PkC1ngH3mxO2F&index=17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3xaoVNHQ8U&list=PLDjAepLog5wq7FpbsPb5PkC1ngH3mxO2F&index=14 ⎯ 💡Love your Mac - more videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPNjmgP574&list=PLDjAepLog5wq7FpbsPb5PkC1ngH3mxO2F&index=18&t=3s ⎯ Join my mailing list for FREE weekly videos https://talkingtechandaudio.com ⎯ Brands can contact me here ✏️ https://talkingtechandaudio.com ⎯ #macmini2024 #macmini #applesilicon #AppleIntelligence #AppleNews #apple #m4macmini #acasis #acasistb501 #ssd #storage #storagesolutions #samsung990evoplus Affiliate Links to help support the channel ⬇️ USE THE SAME IVANKY DOCK I USE! https://ivanky.com/products/ivanky-docking-station-fusiondock-max-1?ref=HnG5fs40ZSoSzM My Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface https://amzn.to/4giDnBL iPhone 16 Cases are now available at CASETiFY! Go to https://www.casetify.com/davidlewis today to get 15% off your order! Kuxiu iPhone Magnetic Wireless Charging Station https://kuxiu.goaffpro.com/ Kuxiu Magnetic iPad Charging Stand https://kuxiu.co For US Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RkxOZm For UK Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c9rJ9z Use the ergonomic chair I use every day: FlexiSpot C7 Ergonomic Chair: https://bit.ly/4cWxoRf (US) FlexiSpot C7 Ergonomic Chair: https://bit.ly/3XWbSHP (CAN) 🎥 USE THE SAME GREAT FINAL CUT EFFECTS I USE FROM MOTIONVFX https://mvfx.co/TalkingTech Anker 565 11-in-1 USB-C Hub 👌🏻 https://amzn.to/4aH0CC5 Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD https://amzn.to/3yQHK68 Elan Blue Cutting Mat https://amzn.to/4579iR8 ESR iPad Shift Magnetic Case: https://amz.run/9HVX 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE MAILING LIST & RECEIVE A FREE VIDEO NEWSLETTER EVERY SUNDAY https://talkingtechandaudio.com If you are a powerhouse Mac user like me, then treat yourself and enjoy over 200 productivity apps on your Mac FREE for 30 days https://setapp.sjv.io/c/3469704/344537/5114 Get CleanMyMac for your Mac - it’s worth looking after! https://macpaw.audw.net/c/3469704/263631/1733 🎧 MINUS SIXTEEN PODCAST https://youtu.be/rFJMhqfwxd8 📕READ ME ON MEDIUM https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech/membership 00:00 Intro 00:43 The one weakness of the M4 Pro Mac mini 01:11 The specs of my M4 Pro Mac mini 01:37 Choosing your options 02:47 Is Apple storage still the way to go? 03:35 Not all SSDs are created equal 04:09 The Samsung T7 SSD - the good and the bad 05:37 Looking at storage options 06:01 The Acasis TB501 06:39 The costs - External vs. Apple 08:27 How to format a new SSD for macOS with Disk Utility 09:34 How we are going to test the Acasis TB501 vs. Apple SSD 10:59 Results of the Blackmagicdesign Disk Speed Test
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