Get THE MOST Out of Mac Mini M4 🚀 2024

[@ivansapozhnik7949]

Pasty developer here. Thanks for the shout-out! I really appreciate your attention to my app. There is another one that I'm currently working on you may find useful - Lasso window manager.

[@ThisIsE]

That's awesome 👏 You did a fantastic job and I am definitely giving your Lasso app a try! I am pinning this comment if someone else want's to check it out: www.thelasso.app/

[@andresvidoza]

This stuff just makes me want to switch from my custom pc to a mac studio 😂

[@DOGroove]

Definitely wait a couple months for the M4 Studio… it’s going to be amazing.

[@ThisIsE]

An M4 Studio will fit your setup like a glove 🙌🏻

[@steftech.visuals]

with a nice Satechi HUB, this Mac mini M4 with a decent config, could be the new Mac Studio.....with a pocket size ! ( probably the most amazing Apple gear in 2024 !.... and more powerfull than a PC ? ) Cheers from France !!

[@cloudywintr]

I'd love to see if you found any utility apps like these for your Windows setup. We'd love to see how we can improve our Windows workflow using apps similar to what has been shown here.

[@Chikowski101]

Bro love you dude

[@ArkadiuszFlak]

Finally, someone explained functions and accessories people actually use. Thanks

[@ThisIsE]

I am super happy you found it useful!

[@Devanshukoli]

that stuff on monitor, video cam. really got me good. I thought it was kind of sci-fi robotic movie. lol

[@ThisIsE]

It's impressive indeed

[@TRUE-LION]

I use both mac and windows on dual monitors side by side and the mac apps are great. Thanks

[@ThisIsE]

Great to hear!

[@curiousdarpan]

Can you please make a video on Portable monitor options for Mac users. Especially for those who edit videos… love your videos bro ✌️

[@borislaviliykov4998]

That Autoraise app... You have no idea, how much I love you right now! :D

[@ThisIsE]

Hahahaha. Thank you!

[@feliciamarvelina9870]

⁠i cant find it on APPS , PLEASE HELP where can i get one

[@lalit.1]

Been using it for 2 years since I started using Mac Os, it's literally dumb that we need a 3rd party app for such a thing.

[@smorfnimda]

My Mac mini M4 is hooked up to some Bose Speakers and am using a retro Apple Studio Monitor from back in the G4 days. 27 inches.

[@franklyrahat]

Drop your lighting setup please!!!! I'm decorating my room and it would help a lot ❤️

[@LivelyNature]

Using DaVinci for 4K Video Editing with an M1 Pro 16 Core GPU: is it worth upgrading to the base Mini M4 or should I consider the Mini M4 Pro? Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@sakibsvisual9922]

no man. this button system stand was going to be their next product to sell at 100 dollars. You just spoiled it

[@mrdimodimov]

Very nice and informative video again! I just ordered a Mac Mini M4 which I will use on my 2 external monitors connected to a Dell docking station together with my Dell work laptop. Can you suggest easy way to switch up and down from my Mac to my work computer?

[@smartphonecity]

Your video qualty is increating. love to see itl

[@RobertoMagnoV]

You know, I never remember the name of this channel. Worse, I never know if I'm looking for it or for Patrick rambles 😂😂😂. Whenever I'm looking for it, I reach for "subscribe because, whi not". Works every time

[@naizondj]

Bro this video is gold! I will download all this as soon i will get my mac mini🙏💪💪💪 thank you

[@milosjevic]

@ThisIsE, would you be so kind as to tell me the name of the MacOS application that allows focusing on a window just by hovering the mouse over it (without clicking)? I think its name has something related to balloons?

[@TechlikeL]

Such an amazing little computer. I’m using an MacBook Air m1 and I absolutely love it. Keep up the awesome work, E 😊

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you as always my friend 👊🏻

[@harshshah5225]

Which watch are you wearing???

[@akin242002]

I got a 1080p 60 FPS web camera. It nice for casual and professional web camera meetings. Examples: Family meetings across state/country lines, work meetings from home, and keeping up with kids in college out of state, and many more. Mine was $30 USD. Also, the USB A to USB Type C adaptors are so low costing. Between $8 to $10 USD on Amazon.

[@zel1128]

Hey bro you make really freaking good videos you'll be at 1M in no time!

[@jerryjonsson9850]

The mac mini (and all macs) are also missing MST (daisy chain support for displays)..

[@alexandrearato]

Still not decided if I will upgrade from MacMini M1 2020. For my usage, the only reason would be future OS updates. But, as you say, why not?

[@ThisIsE]

It all depends on your budget Alex. If you think about it, this is a device that costs less than a smartphone so perhaps you shouldn't feel too bad replacing it.

[@TalesOfWar]

That little stand thing is genius.

[@itsgmani]

That Lewitt mic is sick

[@ThisIsE]

I'm super impressed myself

[@TekkitsWorkshop]

This video gave me literally more value than anything else mac related in the past month. Excelent work!

[@ThisIsE]

I am super happy to hear that!

[@danstgr]

The video is brilliant thanks. There are plenty useful tips, only one thing.. Why would you need the calendar app when you clearly can see the date, even what day it is next to the time in the right top corner 11:28 I mean i get it.. it is a “flashy” app but there is absolutely no need for it 😅

[@ThisIsE]

Simple, when I click the app I see a month view. I have hdden the default calndar to leave more space for other things. Also, when I click on the default calendar it opens my notifications which is of no use to me.

[@danstgr]

@@ThisIsE fair.. i only thought after i commented that you probably hide the default one. Sorry mate 😅

[@darylcheshire1618]

I got my M4 Mini Pro on Friday, I have pressed the ON button about three times when plugging in cables, my 43” monitor runs at 144 Hz, if you want to run UFO Test, use the Chrome browser, the Safari browser won’t go above 60 Hz. It runs WoW without problems but it runs warm and I don’t hear the fan, I might try and run this fan software I read about.

[@MikeMercadal]

What was that hub that sits under the mini? It’s like the satechi one for the old style mini. Satechi doesn’t have one yet.

[@ThisIsE]

There are new alternatives for the new mini. Just do a search and you'll find them

[@marcofranzoi]

Amazing video !!! Congrats !

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks a lot!

[@samcherry120]

Man thanks for this. I just got the M4 Mac mini and have been having trouble getting everything to "talk to each other". Having trouble getting the Logitech cameras to record past 720p etc. I'm a newbie to general content creation.

[@ThisIsE]

It is my pleasure and don't worry take your time. You'll get used to everthing 🙂

[@spyridonptochis]

You make a mac user (by force) very happy thank you for the content❤

[@ThisIsE]

Glad to hear that! Autorise I assume?

[@joeygo0999]

Ok E how do you keep your white master 3S mine is all dirty yellow greyish 😢😢😢

[@ThisIsE]

If I notice some dirt I use some wipes to clean it...nothing special 🙂

[@girinathprthi]

Great video. But would definitely disagree for 60Hz display I also bough m4 mac mini and connected to 60Hz and 120Hz display, its day and night difference.

[@ThisIsE]

As I said, it is enough for some of us. No need to disagree on something I personally agree with 😊

[@seralyncampbell4731]

In regards to the 60hz thing, I'm open minded about it (or I try to be) but when every single device I have is at least 120hz, when I go back to the one 60hz device I have, it feels like I've gone back in time 15 years. I know you're a pro user on every other device so I'm surprised you don't have this issue too. It's honestly the only thing keeping me from buying an ipad mini (even though I have an M2 12.9"). It really doesn't feel weird to you after using your phone or ipad or MacBook pro?

[@danpm1990]

0,1 second lag while scrolling doesn't make any kind of difference to many people, myself included. I even have 90/120hz turned off for all my devices so I can save battery life. 60hz is more than good enough, but to each their own :)

[@seralyncampbell4731]

@@danpm1990 You know, it didn’t make a big difference to me either until I used a high refresh rate device for a while and then swapped back. At that point, it felt really laggy to me, almost in the way that old processors running newer software feels. But I mean hey, if you’re not experiencing that, by all means enjoy it! It keeps you open to less expensive devices and hardware too. I wish I could not feel it so acutely but it’s kinda like … liking the color orange. I don’t choose to, it just is that way. Thanks for sharing ✌

[@matt_kelly]

I use a 240hz OLED monitor as my main display, but I have a 60hz monitor (LG Dualup) beside it for coding. It's not as jarring as you might think - if your 60hz monitor has a decent response time. I do admit that the 60hz on the iPad mini or even my Air2 is much more noticeable compared to my M2 Pro iPad. My laptop is also a 60hz OLED and I would say it's somewhere in between the two examples above, so still noticeable.

[@SoumyaRajalt.]

Unrelated but what watch are your wearing😅 Also really great video as always!!

[@schavcovsky]

Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100D-1A

[@Games_and_Tech]

"Why does my Mac Mini M4 Pro hit 106°C on some cores during stress tests, and score only 19,400 in Cinebench R23 multicore?"

[@Moonwired]

Question, how do i get my mouse 4 and 5 button to function.

[@huilok]

loving your tips, I noticed your samsung z fold during the video, wondering if u have any tips on keeping your z fold connected / synced to the apple ecosystem, had been a long time apple fan, but must say the z fold form factor have totally won me over vs. the iphone....

[@heinarOrtizperez]

What brand is that Watch?

[@schavcovsky]

Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100D-1A

[@heinarOrtizperez]

@ thanks

[@schavcovsky]

@@heinarOrtizperez you're welcome ! My eyes were immediately drawn to it, had to find the model 😅

[@jtchalatsis]

Great video as always! Out of curiosity did you get the fully spec'ed Mac Mini with the M4 Pro or did you keep the cost low with the base option? Also, would you recommend the value-for-money base or the M4 Pro Mac Mini for video editing? Thank you for all the amazing content!

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you! I got the very base model 😉 I am yet to test it with video editing so I'll try to report on the perfomance.

[@jtchalatsis]

@@ThisIsE Thank you very much for your work!

[@bfigas]

Worth it just from the Auto Raise 😍

[@ThisIsE]

Glad to hear that 🙂

[@Everyday_Legends]

The Mac Mini is such a sweet deal! I have an M2 MacBook pro I use for editing, but I might pick up a mini in the future. Great video E 😎

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you! This little guy stays with me for sure! I love it!

[@adamsilverman2066]

Thanks for this. I really enjoyed all of your recommendations.

[@ThisIsE]

I am glad to hear that 😊

[@darylcheshire1618]

you could run the mini upside down, so the button is on the top? (why not?).

[@matthewpritchett7454]

What is on the desk between the plant and the speaker? On his left hand side.

[@lalitgoswami6490]

Is it possible we can use usb keyboard and mouse using usb to type c Connector ?

[@siddharthbouddha]

Are you used to make the videos using your iPhone? This video looks so premium, is it also made with iPhone?

[@ThisIsE]

I sometimes use my iPhone, but for the most part we use video cameras for the best quality

[@thecapone45]

My gosh I really want a Mac mini!!

[@JohnWi11is]

Awesome video!! Great accessories. What more could you ask for... liked and subbed

[@Alan-z9j1k]

One very useful thing I didn't see mentioned that I am curious about: TouchID. The mini supports it, but I guess the only way is with one of Apple's keyboards, correct?

[@ThisIsE]

Yes

[@chrispark11]

Do the insta360 cams face tracking have the ability to move the head up or does it keep the head in the center of the screen, which is not good. I hate when people have a huge dead space over their head because the camera is pointed too high

[@AmazingVibes1000]

sir i want to use 3 monitors to my new mac mini m4 .. for my trading purpose. please suggest me a budget friendly monitors with good quality

[@Caadif]

I ordered and I can’t wait my MMM4 🎉

[@ThisIsE]

I am sure you'll love it 🙂

[@nikhildeshpande33]

Monitor Control is just sooooo useful

[@ThisIsE]

Indeed!

[@HaroldWillis]

I cannot find that Anker Magsafe Desktop Charger anywhere! Can you add the link for that, please? I want the one with the face display in front.

[@seehowto]

Great ideas all of them. One thing I noticed es is that you too have joined the clubb of non-smart watches with a smart ring ( I went with the Samsung Ring - still with the Fold 6 next to the iPhone).

[@ThisIsE]

My Samsung ring died so I went back to Ultrahuman which is a bit less comforatble but it does provide better insights. I need to find a way to repare the Galaxy Ring.

[@steve4321able]

How is the Blutooth connection? Did they fix the quirks from the M1?

[@ThisIsE]

So far, so good

[@TheSushit]

Your 'Monitor Control' suggestion really made my day. Though I couldn't find 'Autoraise' in my app store. Might be unavailable in my country. Ironically I have most of these suggested gadgets but my desk looks like a junkyard. Wish I could stay this organised.

[@ThisIsE]

I’m sure if you spend some time organising it you can achieve a similar result. Don’t stress

[@elmarcentral]

Thank you for autoraise!!! I've been using a different app and it works but has its downsides and is in beta! Will try it out because MacOS sucks at multi-window productivity without a feature like that.

[@ThisIsE]

Happy I was able to help!

[@Mangold108]

the 8BitDo Ultimate, is better bluetooth or 2.4 ghz? thanks (for mac)

[@ThisIsE]

I don't notice a big difference tbh

[@hydeparkninjas5974]

Great video! Some great suggestions here.

[@ThisIsE]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@YesukeTheJuggler]

This is such a great video, I might just buy a Mac because of this!

[@lilrocketman8114]

Now if only they would optimize for gaming apple would literally crush competition

[@ThisIsE]

I hear you!

[@steftech.visuals]

brillant video !! all the apps are so usefull !

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you!

[@BuzzLightroom]

Ok, I got all these accessories, but my bank account is empty for the Mac Mini!! :D J/k. Monitorcontrol looks nice, looking forward to trying it out with for compatibility with my Samsung display at work.. Edit: Also, the other app recommendations. I'm not too experienced as a Mac user (2020?), and my units have been lacking in regards of these powertools for simplifying and improving the user experience! Thanks!

[@ThisIsE]

My pleasure! 😊

[@andrewjames_in]

Hey E, where can i find the 3D file for printing Mac Mini stand?

[@ThisIsE]

It should be linked in the description Andrew

[@Royaleoake]

I’ve been thinking about a Mac Mini as well for a long time, but I find that I use my iPad for my very casual photography and videography usage. Whenever I upgrade my 10 year old Ultrasharp monitor, I may get one to replace my Windows machine finally.

[@stephenlipps391]

Is that little black box on the left a tablet stand/station?

[@bryans8656]

Nice, clean setup. I like it.

[@ThisIsE]

I'm glad you like it

[@emeraldeyesinthesand8355]

Could you please tell me the watch you are wearing, sir.

[@ehhejdjsmsmamwmsmjdcnn4524]

I believe it’s the G-SHOCK CASIO FULL METAL 2100 series,price $550

[@ThisIsE]

Circle to search? 🙂

[@schavcovsky]

Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100D-1A

[@WAXIIE]

10:47 "Nobody can hear me now" Yes?

[@valtermiceli]

Hi, great video! I cannot find how to install autoraise. Could you please help me? Thanks

[@Kiziev]

Wow! Thank you! ♥

[@ThisIsE]

You're welcome 😊

[@MrOliver1444]

Great vid, dude!

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks!

[@reaperfs2371]

That watch you're wearing during the keyboard segment looks so good! Which one is it?

[@schavcovsky]

Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100D-1A

[@fred4838]

I'll just get the M4 iMac if you don't love your monitor or don't have one, much better display speakers and webcam included

[@MrTomo89]

11:22 says needs a calendar app to see the date then sees the default Mac one that has more functionality 🤦🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@ThisIsE]

No need to dramatize something super simple dude. I have hidden the default calendar to leave more space for other things. In addition, when I click on the default calendar it opens my notifications which is of no use to me.

[@reneaclemens]

Great video!!

[@ThisIsE]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@soulmana847]

What Kind of Speakers JBL are those? I can not find them. Grtz from Belgium

[@ThisIsE]

Greetings back ☺️ You can find the speakers in the description

[@michaelmckeever9]

Pasty looks nice. Full version?

[@Kilingjoker19]

Nice Video. I love to see your videos specially your desk setups it give me anytime inspiration

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks!

[@chancesareshewears]

Just turn the man mini over and the power button is on the top.

[@thunderdemonlover]

Cool software 😊

[@ThisIsE]

Glad you like it!

[@HoundDogMech]

Just turn it upside down Fans get better airflow too.

[@ThisIsE]

hahah...never thought of that. It doesn't look bad either 🙂

[@HoundDogMech]

@@ThisIsE Heat Rises so it cools Better and the Table Becomes a Goant heat sink.

[@klebergargitter]

A power consumption analysis I saw recently shows that the MacMini M4 consumes zero power when idle, which may explain the position of the power button. In reality, you should just turn it on once and forget about it.

[@berkvideo]

dude I have fold 6 and came to this viedo to decide on buying m4 mini xD

[@HakimoCrays]

Raycast could replace a lot of software that you suggested

[@ThisIsE]

I haven't tried it in a long time. Which apps do you think it might replace?

[@HakimoCrays]

@@ThisIsE Pasty, Only switch, a lot of actions of the creative console, in a different way but very practical

[@pasteque_et_pepouzance]

INSANE ❤

[@samantha1054]

Can A MAC mini work with a windows monitor. Thanks

[@ThisIsE]

It can work with pretty much any monitor 👍🏻

[@andread.9838]

I still have Imac intel 4.2 GHz i7 with 48 GB and Mac Book Pro i7 16 GB, which only works when travelling. I mainly use Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and switch to Powerpoint, Outlook, Internet etc. I have a lot of windows open at the same time. I had tested mac mini m2 pro with 16GB RAM. Didn't convince me. Sent it back. And waited for m4. Now wanted to switch to m4. But desktop with Studio Display. Can't wait any longer for Mac Studio. My iMac is slowly coming to its knees ;-) Mac mini Base with 32 GB and 1 TB or Mac Mini m4 pro with 48 GB RAM. What is the recommendation? I will definitely go for 1 TB. Time Machine runs on external 4 GB and archive on 2 additional hard drives.

[@agoniavr]

Is it me or did OnlySwitch (12:59) straight up copy GNOME Tweak's icon?

[@ABP8214]

Is it just me, or did a bunch of people drop Mac Mini videos today? This can't be a coincidence.

[@GuiseppeAndersson]

True but it's rare that a product is released that blows away all the competition like the M4 does. At least the base model Mini. It's very un-Apple to be this cheap.

[@ThisIsE]

I have no idea what other people do. I was crazy busy working on my video 🙂

[@YoanIgnatov]

Nice video, I am myself looking forward to get the M4 Mac mini, tho with a 4K 144 Hz monitor. I am willing to sacrifice some minor scaling issues in order to get 144 Hz. PS: още един sub от 🇧🇬

[@ThisIsE]

I have a bunch of monitors. Send me a message if via my website: www.thisise.tech/contact. I might be able to assist 🇧🇬

[@ChrisCo813]

💯 As always….great job!

[@ThisIsE]

I appreciate that 🙌

[@zoltantoth8612]

Iskren, be blessed for AutoRaise and Menu Bar Calendar!

[@ThisIsE]

Hahah...thank you! Super happy to know you found useful things!

[@seantracy6452]

This man about to make me drop 5k on accessories for my 600 dollar computer 😅

[@ThisIsE]

hahahaha...no I am not trying to make you do that. It's just a showcase 🙂

[@FancyPlants]

You, sir, will get a follow from me because of this videos :-)

[@TK-mj9rd]

at just after the 6 minute mark you mention a "dongle" that fits under the mac mini. I didn't see it listed in the available product links. Could you let me know where I can pick up something like that?

[@Photogeek611]

He didn’t say the Mac mini he was talking about the monitor. You must have selective hearing 😂

[@mariorruiz]

Shallowest channel ever

[@NickABQQm]

this is my first week using Mac OS and I feel like it is more android than iOS in term of customizability 😂

[@ThisIsE]

Now that you say that, I can see some similarities 🙂