You might not need a MacBook! The Mac mini is amazing!

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💻 Thinking about buying a Mac? You might not need a laptop. In this video, I’ll show you how to decide whether a MacBook actually makes sense—or if a Mac mini can give you a full, high-performance Mac setup for hundreds less 💸. I cover: • 📝 A simple cheat sheet to decide laptop vs desktop • 🏡 Why many people buy laptops just to use them around the house • 🚀 How the Mac mini (M4) delivers serious performance for around $600 • 🖥️ What you need to reuse (monitor, keyboard, mouse) • 🔌 Ports, display support, and upgrade flexibility I’m Dan Fox—30+ years in professional technical support 🛠️. My goal: help you buy the right tech without wasting money ✅. 👍 Subscribe if you want clear, no-nonsense tech advice. Links: * Samsung 27″ S3 100 Hz Monitor * Why: This is a 1080p monitor, but with 100 Hz refresh it feels smoother than basic 60 Hz monitors — makes mouse movement and UI work feel more fluid. * Quality: IPS, very good build quality, eye saver mode to reduce blue light. * Price: Very budget-friendly — often around $100. https://a.co/d/37gvlaY Logitech pebble 2 mouse and keyboard: https://a.co/d/0EsIeeN * * Why: Minimalist, slim, designed for Apple devices. Quiet keys, compact, and Logitech’s quality. * Connection: Connects via a bluetooth. works great with Mac Mini. * Price: Around $60... $40 when discounted — very good deal for a full combo. This is a great high-speed SSD for video files, photos, backups, and everyday storage: Samsung T9 1TB Portable SSD (fast, reliable, and budget-friendly) 👉https://a.co/d/eanO3LQ High-speed data cable for that Samsung Hard Drive 👉https://a.co/d/eNPgXmW Apple’s Education Store for students As of this original posting, Mac mini is $499 here 👉https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store