My 5 Favorite M2 Mac Mini Accessories!

[@Qoonutz]

Any recommendations for a external fan for Mac Mini?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

It’s doesn’t need one..

[@Qoonutz]

@@TheAppleHelpline Thanks! I am still waiting for mine to arrive.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

@@Qoonutz Cool… what spec did you order? Apple really did a great job running this machine silent and cool enough that you won’t need an external fan… of course that means not burying it in a cabinet… I just want to make sure.. lol

[@Qoonutz]

@@TheAppleHelpline Pro Binned. 32/1T. I don’t have air conditioning in my room and it averages 30 degrees everyday. Hence, I am considering an external fan for the Mac.

[@BlackMan614]

so you can plug those monitors into the headphone jack of the mini? It can drive studio monitors?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Yup.. that’s what I’m doing with my Mac Studio and they sound amazing!

[@johnbaik1284]

where did you get your watch band??

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I actually did a video on Amazon bands and these were included in the video. Unfortunately, these exact ones are available anymore. However, I am testing some different ones right now and a video should be up in a week or 2.

[@JohnS1212]

As per the OWC 5 Port USB-C 4 HUB, is it a safe practice to attach this to my Mac Mini, and then attach my already purchased Satechi Hub?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

You do it.. but it might slow the hub down a bit speed wise. You may notice it you may not.. The OWC port is a beast...

[@ericl4938]

o i watched one of your videos and you said if we have any questions just let you know, so here is my question. I just ordered the Mac mini pro. My IMac 2017 model just took a crap and I needed an upgrade. I have a monitor, its a Samsung, it has 2 HDMI in ports and a DP in port. I’m gonna use the keyboard and mouse from the IMac. Is there anything additional I need to pick up prior to its

[@ericl4938]

Also what cable will I need to connect the monitor

[@TheAppleHelpline]

The HDMI should be fine.. you are really going to love the performance increase from the 2017..

[@jordilovesnikon]

good videos, but the music in the background is tooooo loud and not necessary.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I never know which way to go on the music.. Do videos need them? Or just if Im doing a dramatic intro? Or where I think funny music might be needed? Or no music at all?

[@dreswan1]

@@TheAppleHelpline music is fine but the volume is too high. Good videos!

[@spewter]

Funny how the first item in the vid is about speakers not being loud enough 😂 Maybe our guy needs a hearing test?

[@techexamined]

@@spewter Funny thing is I never mentioned the volume of the speakers. I talked about the sound quality.. Maybe you should book that hearing and comprehension test? 🤣🤣

[@ericl4938]

@@TheAppleHelplineso i watched one of your videos and you said if we have any questions just let you know, so here is my question. I just ordered the Mac mini pro. My IMac 2017 model just took a crap and I needed an upgrade. I have a monitor, its a Samsung, it has 2 HDMI in ports and a DP in port. I’m gonna use the keyboard and mouse from the IMac. Is there anything additional I need to pick up prior to its arrival? What cable will I need to connect my monitor?

[@taskman28]

I got that Orico M.2 external enclosure. I found one drawback. It kept on disconnecting from the mac mini and would get that error removing disk banner. I tried two of them and both did the same thing. Then I bought a 10Gb enclosure and that worked just fine. I don't know what the issue was with the Orico enclosure. Any Ideas?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Wow… I haven’t had that issue yet.. was this the 40 Gpbs version? Mine seems to be working ok for now.. what brand of ssd are you using?

[@taskman28]

@@TheAppleHelpline From Amazon...(enclosure) ORICO 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure USB4 PCIe3.0x4 USB-C Aluminum Adapter, Upgraded NVMe PCIe 2280 M-Key External M2 Solid State Drive Enclosure, Compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 USB3.2/3.1/3.0/ Type C (M.2 NVMe) SABRENT 1TB Rocket NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal SSD Extreme Performance Solid State Drive (SB-ROCKET-NVMe4-1TB) I have the new Mac Mini M2 Pro base model.

[@benj4131]

Thank for the video. Coming from an iMac and actually forgot about now needing a Mic. Been using mirrorless for awhile also time for new speakers as luck you starting to wine and buzz.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I just got some new speakers too.. the old ones stayed to whine and buzz… thank for leaving a comment!

[@gair1944]

Great video! Question: If I get at the Apple Studio Monitor, doesn't it have a few extra Thunderbolt ports? I am wondering if I need a USB-C./ Thunderbolt hub? (although it would be nice to have an SD card reader and space for a NVme SSD. Hmm. Seems like a hub would be a cleaner solution.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Only one Thunderbolt port and 3 more USB-C ports. Not much of a help for things like external storage or SD card readers. The hub is still the best way to add more Thunderbolts

[@sphchurch]

The problem I have is not enough usb-c ports. Don’t care about USB A need C. Even Ankers 13-1 don’t provide enough USB-C. I have connected to mine 3 external Hard drives, the other day my Mac-mini 2018 shut down two of the drives for drawing to much power. Could I take the Anker and plug a usb c hub into one of the USB-c ports and get around the power issue?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

You might be able to. The only issue is at the end of the day the machine is aonly as good as the power and transfer speeds they were set with. You could add a USB-A hub with 12 ports and it still needs to go through that one port on the machine. It can only do so much.

[@royzderich]

hey i also recommend Presonus Eris Studio monitors, if you are into video post a Pair of 5" Eris XT's will perform very well also. Cheers

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Those look pretty cool... I may try them for my other office setup.. Good price too

[@willm5032]

I've got one of those sub 100 dollar bases but tbh I don't need super fast write speeds for my work so thats worth considering if super fast storage drive/port speeds aren't your thing!

[@TheAppleHelpline]

They are super nice for that and adding some ports.. I love that it sits right under the machine..

[@ruolov1]

Anyone want to recommend me an affordable portable monitor for the Mac Mini 2023?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

What kind of specs are you looking for? Screen size? Resolution? Let me know and I can recommend some!! Thanks for the question!!

[@frazerweb]

You could add the sandisk usb c sd card reader to your list. I'm looking into buying that OWC thunderbolt hub, also looking at the Orico nvme enclosure, ideally one that supports a wd 4tb nvme. I already use the older orico enclosure with s samsung 980 pro 2tb that's ultra fast. At least prices have been falling on the larger nvme drives.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

There are definitely cheaper options for card readers and sandisk is a great brand. I wanted to go kinda pro level here..

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I'm glad that I found you. Nice seeing you again.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Hey buddy!!! Did you find me from my other channel or did you get suggested a video of mine?

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

@@TheAppleHelpline You pop up on my home tab feed.

[@timothymarkert7798]

You are next level 👍

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I’m next level something… 🤣🤣

[@bioglassmusic]

plugable thunderbolt 4 hubs are a less expensive option in canada. the OWC is over 300.00 in canada for some stupid reason. I use one of each version. ( one is a couple dollars cheaper) the cables are the most affordable too out of the higher quality T4 cables.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Dang.. I wonder why so expensive… I’m glad you were still able find a less expensive one too.

[@dreswan1]

Is it me or are your speaker links mislabeled?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Oops… I think you’re right.. gotta fix that when I get home

[@mdm8285]

I like your videos mate but if you’re going to spend so much money on external drives case + the drive + t4hub you might as well buy the pro model and get the faster cpu/gpu and extra ports built in no?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

The thing with that is once you get those that’s it… you can’t upgrade or get more space. With the external stuff you can always upgrade and IF some improvements are made to the products, you might see some increases too…

[@TheThaiLife]

Man, this was a great video. Great info! Thank you.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Thanks man!! Appreciate it!

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Man, the Satechi MacMini doc is really awesome. I have Macbook Pro’s, iMacs, and MacBook Airs…but when I’m. Home wand wanting to just surf, relax, or listen to music, I always go to the MacMini. I put a 1 TB drive in the doc, and use the 512 GB internal drive on the Mini for SW only. It’s clean. I and it really works well. ALL the ports I cauldron ever want in the same footprint. Great video man. A ton of useful information. ❤

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Lord of choices there! Lol.. Sometimes just want to sit in front on my desktop to be able to really get work done.. great setup on that Mac Min! Thank you for the kind words!!

[@azlife4me]

I stopped using mine as it caused the Mac Mini M2 to overheat. Took is off and all went back to normal. And that was with no drives inside it.

[@vewilli]

Very cool high quality video that I came across here. Subscribed immediately. But: I should have known some tips a little earlier. I also think that the music in the background is okay, but a bit too loud! Thanks anyway for this video and more in the future.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Thank you for the feedback.. I will for sure make it a point to turn it down for future vids. I really appreciate the Sub!!

[@DOL1954]

Those of us that only have one ear or are hard of hearing cannot concentrate on what you are saying with the background music blaring away. Please consider only using background music softly for us hearing impaired viewers.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I really appreciate the feedback on this. I didn’t do a good job mixing the music on this one.. I feel like lately not even putting in music.

[@TheThaiLife]

Oh wow, I have those same Audiotechnica headphones too. Exact same model but in black and I paid $160 in Thailand and things like that are usually more expensive here. I find the headphones to be mid. Not great, not bad, just mid. I had to buy a little usb AMP to actually get the full sound out of them.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

That’s interesting on the price… You know I do run mine through a mixer.. I wonder if that helps them sound better too? I never thought about it.. I’m glad you mentioned it… I might have to verify that

[@TheThaiLife]

@@TheAppleHelpline I'm curious about the mixer too. Please let me know. I will say I have two portable amps, one is like $15 and one is about $50. No difference in sound :)

[@epcalderhead]

Chapters please...

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Sorry.. Don't have time...

[@epcalderhead]

@@TheAppleHelpline FWIW as one data point. I started to watch your video and scrubbed a bit to see if there was anything of interest. Found it a waster of time to continue watching so I bounced. Had I found something of interest in a chapter link I would have found that helpful. Probably makes me less likely to visit your vids in the future. Something to consider and balance.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

You’re right.. I’m just being a crabby old man… lol Thank you for the feedback…

[@epcalderhead]

@@TheAppleHelpline LOL, I resemble that remark! Gotta run, there are kids on my lawn!

[@BillGillespie1952]

Really great video!! So much to consider, so many options, thanks for your effort in researching these.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Sure thing!! If you have any questions hit me up!!

[@sdstreiker]

Good content

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Thank you!

[@stefanbozic971]

40k views in a year? Whats wrong with the algorithm? This is top quality content...

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I used Apple a Hi Fi!

[@TheAppleHelpline]

The iPod radio? LOL

[@Brad_Jenkins]

@@TheAppleHelpline no man, the Hi Fi, collectors item

[@BrianKenyon]

Some of your Amazon links are incorrect on the speakers. Logitech speakers. Wish you just had a quick list midway of all items rather than all links to other people’s videos. Stick with a max of 5 in alternate video references.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Thanks for the heads up... I fixed the links... I'm pretty careful to give other content creators top credit when I use their footage in my videos. I usually ask but I know these guys really well so I knew they would be cool with it. I don't understand what you mean quick list? I have every single item broken into their category and listed in the order I talked about them in the video... I don't think it could be cleaner then the way did it.. LOL

[@DivineWard777]

Great video! You are very handsome BTW

[@TheAppleHelpline]

uuuuh... thanks? LOL

[@hereweare9011]

I want a Mac m2 ultra mini.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

LOL... That'll never happen...

[@Tvj_films8452]

great video, but that loud music is a turn off. other than that. thumbs up

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Yeah.. this one was too loud. Thanks!

[@high941]

You fool - the iPhone is the best webcam for the Mac mini

[@TheAppleHelpline]

LOL… what if you don’t own an iPhone?

[@high941]

@@TheAppleHelpline then calling yourself the apple helpline is flagrant false advertising!

[@TheAppleHelpline]

@@high941 LOL... Good thing this isn't an ad nor are you paying for it...

[@johnpaulmendocha6046]

Distracting music and sound effects. Otherwise good content.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

I appreciate the feedback.. Thanks for kind words too!

[@coldacre]

good video.... terrible thumbnail. are you supposed to be in shock? upset by your favourite 5?

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Lol.. I’m not very good at thumbnails… I should probably change this thumb.. I’m glad you like the video!!

[@carforumwanker]

M1 was the better computer by a LONG way .The M2 was not a great upgrade from it

[@Fwuzeem]

The logitech camera doesn't work with my m1 mac anymore. I also just put it on its side rather than using a stand.

[@ncrider2000]

Logitech 922 camera is NOT compatible with Mac M2 and Monterey. DO NOT BUY

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Are you sure about that? That seemed like an issue in 2021? Have you tried it recently? I haven’t found any recent complaints about it not working.

[@ncrider2000]

Sorry, I meant Ventura.

[@ncrider2000]

@@TheAppleHelpline yes. Camera works, but resolution is horrible. Logitune is needed to fix resolution and color every time you turn your camera on.

[@martinavaslovik3433]

Dude, your video is way too jazzed up and dramatic.

[@TheAppleHelpline]

LOL… I’ve tried dry and to the point.. people don’t watch… Sorry..

[@omarkn4371]

I like his style, if you come home and you bought the wrong device, then that's what we call dramatic!

[@omarkn4371]

@@TheAppleHelpline

[@believe-in-righteousness]

You dont show any particular product in details. Waste of time for me

[@TheAppleHelpline]

If you have questions feel free to ask... That's why we're here!

[@Kali-dw5cq]

Man your channel is just great!!! Straight to the facts and also a sense of valid criticism!!! Subscribed and hope you will grow as f***

[@TheAppleHelpline]

Thank you so much!! I admit sometimes I do ramble. Writing a script has helped. Also, I hear a lot of feedback about the music being too loud in this one. I dialed out back after this. Thanks for commenting!!