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Five Times the Performance, 6-Core Processors, More Memory Capacity, All-Flash Storage and More
New York — Apple today gave Mac mini a massive increase in performance. Now with quad- and 6-core processors, up to 64GB of faster memory and blazing fast all-flash storage, the new Mac mini delivers an insane five times faster performance, making it the most powerful Mac mini ever made.1 And with Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apple T2 Security Chip and a 10Gb Ethernet option, the new Mac mini is a faster and more capable desktop that can do so much more.
“Mac mini is loved by customers for its ability to be used in incredibly diverse environments — from casual desktop use, to live professional performances, to multiple Mac mini computers powering through video renderings and compiling software code, to racks of thousands in giant app build farms — anywhere a small-but-mighty Mac is needed to get the job done,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Mac mini customers are going to flip over the new Mac mini. It has more than five times the performance, up to 6-core desktop-class processors, an Apple T2 Security Chip, faster memory up to 64GB, high-performance all-flash storage, and is packed with advanced ports including four Thunderbolt 3, two USB-A, HDMI video, audio and Ethernet up to 10Gbps. All of this power is packed into the same size enclosure as before, perfect for customers updating or creating all-new installations where Mac mini is the ideal solution.”
Five Times Faster and More Powerful Than Ever
Now with quad- and 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core processors with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 4.6GHz and Intel UHD graphics, Mac mini delivers up to five times faster performance than the previous generation.1 Mac mini now rips through traditional desktop tasks like photo and video editing, music creation and software development, and crushes pro workflows including video transcoding, code compiling and live musical performances. And with up to 64GB of 2666 MHz memory, Mac mini can load larger files into memory, run more virtual machines or manipulate even larger data sets. Every Mac mini now features the speed and reliability of all-flash storage. With capacities up to 2TB, the SSDs on Mac mini are up to four times faster, so working with large files and opening apps is quicker than ever.1
Apple T2 Security Chip Comes to Mac mini
The Apple T2 Security Chip brings industry-leading security to your Mac mini. The T2 features an SSD controller with on-the-fly data encryption so everything stored on the SSD is automatically and fully encrypted. The Secure Enclave in T2 ensures that software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with. T2 also features HEVC video transcoding that’s up to an incredible 30 times faster, enabling pro users to work more quickly with higher resolution video throughout their workflow.1
Higher Performance I/O With Thunderbolt 3 and 10Gb Ethernet
With four Thunderbolt 3 ports, twice as many Thunderbolt ports as the previous generation and each with double the performance, the new Mac mini can connect to high speed storage, 4K and 5K Thunderbolt displays, and output video in three formats. Mac mini also features an HDMI 2.0 port, two USB-A ports, an audio jack and Gigabit Ethernet, so it can connect to almost anything. And for super fast networking performance, Mac mini offers a 10Gb Ethernet option for the first time.
100 Percent Recycled Aluminum Enclosure and a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Now in a gorgeous new space gray finish, every new Mac mini enclosure uses an Apple-designed aluminum alloy made from 100 percent recycled aluminum for the first time, which has the same strength, durability and beautiful finish as the aluminum in all Apple products.2 The Mac mini also features the use of more post-consumer recycled plastic in parts like the foot. All together these advancements help to reduce the carbon footprint of the new Mac mini by nearly 50 percent.3
macOS Mojave
All new Macs come with macOS Mojave, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, with new features inspired by pros but designed for everyone. In macOS Mojave, a new Dark Mode transforms the desktop with a dramatic new look that puts the focus on user content. The new Stacks feature organizes messy desktops by automatically stacking files into neat groups. Familiar iOS apps, including News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home, are now available on the Mac for the first time. FaceTime now adds support for group calling, and the Mac App Store gets a full redesign featuring rich editorial content and the addition of apps from top developers, including Microsoft and Adobe.
Starting at $799, the new Mac mini is available to order today on apple.com. It will be available in Apple retail stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, November 7. Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at apple.com/mac.
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1 Testing conducted by Apple in October 2018 using preproduction 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7-based Mac mini systems with 64GB of RAM and 2TB SSD, and shipping 3.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i7-based Mac mini systems with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
2 Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure.
3 Based on Product Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment. See our Product Environmental Reports for more information.
2 Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure.
3 Based on Product Greenhouse Gas Life Cycle Assessment. See our Product Environmental Reports for more information.
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Remember that day when you first laid eyes on that sleek 7.7 inch, curved, squared body? It was a mere 1.4 inches in height and carved from virgin aluminum. This was not like any desktop computer you had ever seen before. Oh no, this was a Mac Mini which fit snuggly in the palm of your hands.
It was a love affair you thought would never end. But, soon after the honeymoon ended, responding quickly to one another, was beginning to fade. You witnessed more signs of slowing down and freezing up when you asked, “What’s taking so long?”
Unusual lagging activity between both of you showed up out of the blue and was entirely random. At first, you thought it was something you did, but then you had other suspicions.
- First, it was the search engine indexing.
- Then it became real-time updates.
- Eventually, the Mini hardware would not accept the latest macOS tweak.
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As heartbreaking as it feels, rest assure, your Mac Mini is not seeing another user. It’s not sick, just bloated. It’s filled up with layers of “Leftover Stuff” you may have given it and forgot you put it there. But now your desktop is reaching out and needs a little help and support from you, to get it back in shape. Will you do that for them and rekindle that relationship you once had?
3 Easy Mac Mini Speed-Up Tips To Remove The Stuff, Trim The Fluff and Tighten The Buff.
To begin, we have put together three easy speed-up tips; every Mac Mini owner can try before they place a call to the Mac / Apple store. These speed-up tips will help your Mini regain some of the performance losses you are experiencing.
In your new role, you will partner up with your device. Your part will be that of a Mac Mini Fitness Trainer, and you will monitor your device’s wellness progress. Before you go into full-blown trainer mode, there are a few things you’ll want to be aware of first.
To familiarize yourself with the “Slow Down Landscape” here are some of the causes your Mac could be experiencing:
- Search Engine Indexing
- The hard disk is low
- Real-time updates
- Desktop litter
- Old macOS
- RAM is low
- Age
Of course, it could be something else. These symptoms give you a quick start, for what you are looking for before you begin. Do remember if you’ve tried everything and your Mini is still sluggish, contact Matt Stenson – Apple System Administrator at Colorado Computer Support, he is there to assist you.
Easy Speed-Up Tip #1. Trim The Startup Apps
When your device boots up it will also load your startup apps at the same time. However, those same startup apps, as convenient as it is to have them handy and ready to go, are also robbing your Mini of needed CPU time and Ram, which causes sluggish system performance, or slow boot-up time. To prevent any startup app from loading, when your computer first starts up, you can change that.
The fastest way to trim the startup apps is to go into your System Preferences -> Users & Groups -> Login items. Check off the apps you don’t want to load when your system first boots up. When finished restart your Mini. You should see a noticeable and faster startup difference. If you have any hesitation about which app is safe to turn off, then contact Colorado Computer Support, they will assist you.
Easy Speed-Up Tip #2.Turn Off Apps Not In Use
Applications require RAM and system resources when in use. If an app is left on, when not in use, that same app is still using up your Mini’s needed RAM and system resources. Similar to turning on your television at home and leaving it on as you walk out the door to work; you are not using it, but it is still using your electricity and running up your electric bill.
When your Mac Mini runs out of RAM, it may stop operating. To prevent that, you turn off apps not in use, by going into your Applications -> Utilities -> Folder and then start the Activity Monitor. Next, click on the tab marked “System Memory.” If you see any apps that are on, but no longer in use, close them. In here you are looking for available RAM space you can take back. This one step will boost your Mini’s performance pretty quickly.
Easy Speed-Up Tip #3.Remove Desktop Litter
We all have them on our desktops, program and file Icons. Shortcuts to a program or folder sitting on our disk drives. They are for quick and easy access, but the downside they are desktop litter slowing your system down. These quick-start points of entry are also using up system resources and taking away power from the Mini’s operating system. Furthermore, when you place partial or whole files on your desktop, it suffocates the Mini’s performance even worse.
Stop and consider, “Do I need instant access to all my apps, or could most of them be accessible in a folder on my drive?” To remove the desktop litter, think “less is more.” Only have 3 to 5 vital icons on your desktop. Everything else, group files or icons into folders, you can get to quickly on your drive.
Summing It Up
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A Mac Mini will become sluggish. Over time all Macs do, but before you buy a new Mac, or take it into the Apple store, use the easy speed-up tips first. Better yet, if your Mini is operating smoothly, use the easy speed-up tips to keep the desktop running at its peak performance.