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Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio Buyer’s Guide: 20+ Differences Compared

Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio Buyer’s Guide: 20+ Differences Compared

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In 2025, Apple updated the Mac Studio with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. Apple last year refreshed the Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, meaning that the ‌Mac Studio‌ faces a formidable competitor that offers “Pro” capabilities at a substantially lower price point. There are now two desktop Macs and four Apple silicon chip options for users who do not need the expandability of the Mac Pro. The ‌Mac Studio‌ starts at $1,999, overshadowing the $599 starting price of the M4 Mac mini and even the $1,399 starting price of the M4 Pro ‌Mac mini‌, so do you need the performance of the ‌Mac Studio‌, or is the humble ‌Mac mini‌ sufficient for your needs? Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two desktop Macs is best for you. The ‌Mac mini‌ and the ‌Mac Studio‌ share some fundamental features, including a familiar, boxy silver aluminum design, two front-facing USB-C ports along with HDMI and ethernet on the rear, and Apple silicon chipsets. …

NYT mini crossword answers for February 23, 2025

NYT mini crossword answers for February 23, 2025

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. Mashable Top Stories SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Sunday, February 23, 2025: Across Sing like “Boopity-bop-dee-doo-dee-doo-bee” Hawk’s claw The “U” in U.K. “Hey, that’s cheating!” Rapper with the songs “Hot in Herre” and “Air Force Ones” Down Surprise greatly Officially accepted storylines “Get ___!” (“Stop being so boring!”) Sum amount Astronaut Armstrong Free of moisture If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out …

Apple Modular SSDs in M4 Pro Mac Mini: What It Means for Macs

Apple Modular SSDs in M4 Pro Mac Mini: What It Means for Macs

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Apple has introduced a notable change with its latest M4 Pro Mac Mini, incorporating removable storage modules for the first time in years. This shift breaks away from the company’s long-standing reliance on soldered storage, a design that has historically limited user flexibility. While this development could signal a broader transformation in Apple’s hardware strategy, it raises an intriguing question: could this modular approach eventually extend to MacBooks? Examining the details of this innovation provides insight into its potential implications for Apple’s product lineup. Of course, it’s not as simple as snapping your fingers and seeing this innovation appear across Apple’s entire lineup. The Mac Mini’s modular design is a promising first step, but it raises plenty of questions about whether Apple’s laptops, with their razor-thin profiles and tightly packed internals, could follow suit. Still, the possibility of upgradable MacBooks is enough to spark excitement—and maybe a bit of cautious optimism. So, what does this mean for Apple’s hardware future, and could this be the start of a more user-friendly era? Luke Miani takes a …

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 14

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 14

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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The NYT Mini Crossword had a couple of Valentine’s Day-themed clues for the holiday, but just a few. It’s not all lace and red hearts today. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. Mini across clues and answers 1A clue: What each knuckle represents in a famous mnemonic deviceAnswer: MONTH 6A clue: Best Picture nominee starring Mikey MadisonAnswer: ANORA 7A clue: Something set on a microwaveAnswer: …

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 14

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 9

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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The NYT Mini Crossword has a Super Bowl theme today. Most of the clues should be pretty easy to solve even if you’ve only paid the slightest attention to the big game. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. NYT/Screenshot by CNET Mini across clues and answers 1A clue: Bengal or lionAnswer: CAT 4A clue: Patrick …

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 14

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 30

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Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. When I was in college, people said geology was easy. “Rocks For Jocks,” they called it. I didn’t take it, so regardless of whether it was easy, I never know the different varieties of rock when asked about them. So today’s NYT Mini Crossword had some stumpers for me, but maybe you can rock out. Need some more help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers. The completed NYT Mini Crossword …

The best mini PCs of 2024: Expert recommended

The best mini PCs of 2024: Expert recommended

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PCs have been through a number of evolutions in terms of form factor, transforming from big, heavy, and quite ugly beige boxes that took up a lot of desk space to something no bigger than a hardback book that packs enough power to handle all but the most demanding of workloads. Say hello to the mini PC: A PC that’s just as comfortable tucked behind a TV, popped on a shelf, or hidden in a cupboard as it is sitting on a desk. These mini PCs pack a punch and have everything that you could want from a modern PC — and take up the least amount of space possible.  Also: The best power banks: Expert tested What is the best mini PC right now? I’ve tested and researched the current mini PC offerings on the market, examining specs and paying close attention to user reviews, and my top pick for the best mini PC is the Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon. Whether you want a mini PC for the home, office, or meeting room, …

Lauren Sanchez rocks risque mini dress for birthday night out after dinner with Melania Trump

Lauren Sanchez rocks risque mini dress for birthday night out after dinner with Melania Trump

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Lauren Sanchez has turned 55 and celebrated with a fabulous night out with A list friends including Katy Perry and Baby2Baby CEO Kelly Sawyer. The businesswoman and author shared two snaps on social media of her “truly magical evening” that showed her and friends including singer Katy as they posed together in their best party wear with Lauren rocking a skintight leather mini-dress.  She wore her long brunette hair loose over her shoulders, while Katy wore leather pants and a long tunic top with a deep V-neck with diamante pocket detailing. The second picture showed the group sitting in what appeared to be a party bus as they traveled to watch Usher in concert in Miami; Lauren’s fiance Jeff Bezos was also at the show as was Katy’s fiance Orlando Bloom. “How it started—how it ended,” Lauren captioned the carousel, adding: “(Missing a few of my girls in this photo.) What a truly magical evening. I have never felt more grateful or more loved. Thank you to everyone who reached out and wished me a happy birthday—you lit …

Kelly Clarkson looks tiny in .5k mini dress that showcases slender legs

Kelly Clarkson looks tiny in $2.5k mini dress that showcases slender legs

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Kelly Clarkson made another fashionable appearance on her talk show on Wednesday, rocking a gorgeous designer dress that showcased her slender physique. The 42-year-old singer slipped into a $2,500 Balmain black mini dress that boasted a short, flared silhouette, round neckline, structured shoulders, short, cuffed sleeves, and decorative two-tone buttons in gold and black metal on the front.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Kelly Clarkson’s gorgeous style evolution Kelly added a pair of sheer black tights and black heels that showcased her toned, long legs and accessorized with a pair of dangly earrings. Kelly is having fun with fashion again after losing a significant amount of weight since relocating to New York City. The American Idol alum has been experimenting more with her looks, working with stylist to the stars, Micaela Erlanger. Micaela has helped Kelly step out of her comfort zone and try out new looks, ranging from pant suits and mini dresses to bold colors and patterns. © Getty ImagesKelly looked gorgeous in her Balmain dress During a previous chat with HELLO!, Micaela …

DJI Mic Mini Review: Tiny Wireless Microphones

DJI Mic Mini Review: Tiny Wireless Microphones

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The Mic 2 supports internal recording, meaning it can save your audio as a backup directly to the transmitter’s internal storage, but this is not supported on the Mic Mini. Also, the Mic 2 is capable of 32-bit float internal recording, which gives you more headroom when you’re editing. Basically, you have more information to work with in case something goes wrong with the audio. This is also not supported on the Mic Mini. The Mic Mini doesn’t support a Lavalier microphone (no wires here!), and there’s no touchscreen display to interface with. (There is a dial just like on the Mic 2 to adjust the gain.) But the Mic Mini does have some tricks up its sleeve. It supports automatic limiting to prevent audio clipping, meaning it will reduce the signal’s volume if you’re approaching those limits. To test this, I intentionally maxed out the gain on the receiver and spoke loudly into both the Mic 2 and Mic Mini. The latter sounded fine, but the Mic 2’s audio was distorted and clipped in …