The M4 Mac is an amazing value.

💻 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 ✅.

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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