DON’T USE the M1 Mac Mini WITHOUT these Accessories!
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- Опубліковано 22 гру 2020
- ⭐️ 2020 M1 Mac Mini: geni.us/OtR6 (affiliate)
The M1 Mac Mini is one of my favorite devices to come out in 2020. It’s small, it’s powerful, it has plenty of I/O ports, looks super clean and is the cheapest way to get into the macOS ecosystem. It’s a wonderful option if you’re working from home or want a compact desktop setup for school. But to truly get the most out of your #m1MacMini, you’re going to want to add some accessories.
Today we’re going to kit out the brand new M1 #MacMini with some of my favorite accessories. We already know that #apple M1 with its SoC (or system on chip design, integrates the CPU, GPU and Neural engine - we know it’s fast, we know it’s efficient - so let’s build out a complete system and I’ll also show you how you can easily save hundreds of dollars.
KEYBOARD:
⭐️ APPLE MAGIC WIRELESS KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD geni.us/UVwAqB (affiliate)
⭐️ Corsair K70 MK.2 - Silver: geni.us/corsairk70mkiisilver (affiliate)
⭐️ ROYAL KLUDGE RK68: geni.us/uipSv (affiliate)
MOUSE:
⭐️ Logitech MX Master 3 (New version): geni.us/rs0otse (affiliate)
⭐️ Logitech MX Master 2S: geni.us/2MmnZJN (affiliate)
SSD:
⭐️ Samsung T7: geni.us/Qpa0ubJ (affiliate)
⭐️ Sandisk: geni.us/SVlv1 (affiliate)
Speakers:
⭐️ Audioengine A2+: geni.us/ay5NB (affiliate)
HEADPHONES:
⭐️ Apple Airpods Gen 1: geni.us/HYltRs (affiliate)
⭐️ Apple Airpods Gen 2: geni.us/N4sLm (affiliate)
⭐️ Apple Airpods Pro: geni.us/XaziJ (affiliate)
⭐️ THX/DROP Panda: geni.us/ob7PtQO (affiliate)
HEADPHONE STAND:
⭐️ geni.us/Gmb9a8 (affiliate)
USB-C HUB:
⭐️ geni.us/4eqIMg (affiliate)
ORBI:
⭐️ geni.us/lwuoq0 (affiliate)
MONITOR:
⭐️ BenQ EX2780Q: geni.us/0JUawC (affiliate)
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What's up everyone?! I hope you liked this list of M1 Mac Mini accessories. What was your favorite item? Do you have anything else that you think I should include in a part 2? Finally, which SSD and RAM configuration is right for you?
Yes sagi the video was awesome 💯. I think you covered everything in this part so no need for part 2. Fav accessories the ssds and mx master 3. Regarding the keyboard definitely clicky😂. Keep up the good work 💯
Hi, thank you for the video. There has been a lot of reports concerning problems with Bluetooth. Can I ask you if you had any with the keyboard and mouse? Thanks
Thanks for accessories recommendations. How are the speakers on the recommended monitor? I assume they are functional with the HDMI interface??
Any less expensive 4K monitors that you have tried that are compatible?
Thanks.
Is the magic keyboard compatible with iPad devices? Is there a selector switch as on your recommended mouse?
Thanks.
Clicky
You are really helping me with my research & future purchase of the M1 Mac Mini, good honest, no glossed up, sell, sell, sell reviews.
What a great video. Lots of ideas for kitting out my new M1 mini. What kind of cable are you running from the vava hub to your mini? I’m going to try the under-desk hub set up like you show. And clicking. I have an MX keyboard which I love, but I wish it would make some noise!
Hi great video! Love the idea of running the hun under your desk. What cable do you use to extend it? Thanks!
Depending on how you are using it, you don't need any of that stuff (except a keyboard and mouse and monitor).
I got mine to be a dedicated system for photography and Photoshop. The only thing I have besides those is a Wacom tablet and a hard drive to store my photos on (10 TB).
I use clicky, btw, a dasKeyboard I've had for years.
Hi Ross, I like the video and content you shared, they are perfect accessories for my M1 mac.
I have a quick question regarding the "Curl effect in your Video" you used. May I know which Editing software you used for this effect?
All your videos are so cool and informative, thanks. Need your view on the monitor, the benq ex27080q is not 4K 60 Hz instead it’s 2k 144Hz, how is this monitor performance with M1 Mac mini ? Do your suggest any other options that works best for Mac mini ? Thanks in advance
Thank you very much for the video .... I use the computer for video conferencing as part of my job ...Thus, I use WebEx , BlueJeans, zoom and FaceTime .... can you suggest a good webcam ?
Great overview, I was hoping to see what monitor you use as well but this was more than enough
Hi! Thank you for the wonderful video! I am wondering if I need a battery back up or not for Mac mini. Please let me know if possible!
Dude, I think your videos have some of the best quality I have ever seen, thank you for putting in your time brother
I need to keep my windows machine for special apps. What accessories would you suggest for going back and forth with one monitor and if possible one keyboard and mouse? I have always been a low click to no click guy. Any thoughts on a desktop scanner with the mini?
Please add a link to the earlier video that you mentioned where you discuss using external SSDs, in particular regarding the performance hit that results. Thanks!
I'm actually curious; the USB Hub seems to have very short cable. How do you extend that cable all the way to the back (assuming the mac mini is at the back of your desk and the hub is in the front)?
Really didn’t enjoy Ross on ‘Friends’ but he’s awesome doing tech reviews.
In all honesty though, absolutely love these reviews and the info you provide. Keep up the amazing work. Thank you.
WE WE’RE ON A BREAK!!! 😂🤣
Appreciate the kind words and support Dale!!!
Great info..time well spent...thanks for informative info on a broad range of useful items...
whats your take on a good budget monitor? Both for standard and gaming use?
Another excellent video Sagi! I do like your motto as it dovetails nicely into what was drilled into my head by my engineering professors, namely if you don't have enough time to do it right the first time, how are you going to find the time to do it right the second time? What I'm really curious about is whether or not you have any experience with the BlackMagic design pocket cinema camera 4K? When I saw your external drive reviews, the OWC caught my attention, especially with its near internal drive speed. I think it would be a natural fit to use the OWC drive to directly save RAW image files to, and then just import them directly into FCPX. Or am I being a wanker here? It just seems like a natural choice, especially for doing 4K workflow. So what do you think?
The only thing that I would add to this would be the usb-c hub that is like half the height of the Mac mini but has the same footprint. It allows you to add an SSD drive to the Mac mini and also gives you access to the sad card reader and extra ports without filling your desk space up too much. I got the one from elecife but hagibis, and satechi make them as well.
Clicky or non clicky really depends on the day for me lol
I also recommend and love the USB C Hub for Mac mini M1 with HDD Enclosure 2.5 SATA NVME M.2 SSD HDD Case to USB C 3.1 Gen 2 DP SD/TF docking station!!
That's the thing I love about the Mini, the things you were using or need to get you can and they work flawlessly if they are Apple products. In the case of a drive my Samsung SSD was a go right out of the box. Great Video.
Defintely going to get this mac Mini soon with some of these recommendations. Thanks Sagi!
Awesome!!! Thank you for being part of the channel!
It was my first time watching videos on setting up Mac Mini, I start setting up My Mac Mini tomorrow
Are the two thunderbolts in the back the same ? Cause one of them gives me problems with my sundisk pro extreme so I stopped using one port and switched to the other one any clue if the thunderbolts have different speeds ?
I have an old Apple USB keyboard (white keys and see through body) and like the old feel of a full sized keyboard. This keyboard will function fine with the new Mac Mini, correct? (as a bonus it has two USB inputs in the back for other devices)
Nice video. Very informative. Thank you.
Hi what was the monitor you were using. Thanks
I love that clicking noise on the keyboard! Absolutely soothing!
Exactly!
Thanks for the video Sagi. As usual thorough and on point. I have the magic keyboard and magic touchpad instead of a standard mouse. BTW I got a Logitech mx keys for my kid and I think it beats out the magic keyboard. Heavier, seems more solid and the battery lasts over several months if you don’t use the backlighting. Not to mention the feeling of the keys is also great. Also you can do multiple pairing and quick switching between computers and data transfer between multiple devices, including between Mac and windows computers with the Logitech software.
Awesome insight! Thanks so much for sharing 🙏
I am looking for a monitor for the Mac mini and was hoping that you would have suggested one!!
what monitor do you recommend for travel and gaming 13-15"?
What you said at the 2:00 minute mark is VERY IMPORTANT! Windows user since Windows 98. First time Mac owner here. I learned this the hard way. All of my keyboards, mice, and trackball are either Bluetooth or USB. I had to order a Magic keyboard and it will be here Monday. Can't wait to dive in to the world of Mac OS!
same problem here. i bought my mac mini second hand, and I am unable to get the keyboard paired via bluetooth. it's a brand new logitech mini mix keyboard. must i return it and buy an apple magic keyboard?
Can you use the M1 Mac Mini on a iPad Mini 5 with keyboard case?
I really love your style. All reviews are pretty relevant and practical. ^_^
Hello! I hope that you are able to answer my technical question because no one at Apple is able to. I am finally leaving the PC world and giving up on my HP laptop for an Apple product, most likely the iMac mini. Until now, I had my laptop and two LG monitors. Would I be able to continue using my two LG monitors with the mini? If so, How and which port is the primary port for the first screen and which port would be for the secondary screen?
I have been looking at getting speakers for my Mac Mini M1 and the AudioEngine A2+ are very popular. Do you have these speakers connected via the USB cable instead of the 3.5mm input? I dont like the idea of connecting speakers to a headphone jack as the macOS will think they are headphones.
have you tried any of these: Sanyun SW208 or Kanto YU2 or CREATIVE T60
Which BENQ monitor do you recommend please - is the one listed the latest model?
I wanted to get an iMac for editing vids/photos (adobe, AutoCAD, etc.), but since I can't afford it yet, i was thinking about the mac mini, is this worth buying for that?
Love this guy’s reviews and his very true tag line,
“Buy it nice or buy it twice” very true brah !
I appreciate the kind words and support, David 🙏🏻
Hi, for me a not clicking keyboard. I’ve always had an iPhone and iPad but I’m new to Mac and I’m thinking of buying the M1, and I really don’t want a Mac Book. Can I buy a Mac Mini in Canada and use it in Europe? My concern is the power source Canada and the US is 110 and Europe is 220 voltage. Any thoughts. I hope will be retiring soon and living 6 months in Europe and 6 months in Canada for the next year or so then it will be full time Europe. Thanks for the tech videos. Really helpful and informative.
@6:27, are you referring to the ssd being accessed by multiple devices, yet still 1 device at a time, or are you saying the ssd can be accessed by multiple devices simultaneously?
Great video man.
I'd like to know your thoughts on monitors with the Mac Mini.
Clicky work:)
I was waiting for the same thing. No monitor suggestion.
@@michaelstarmer3497 Dell P2720DC which has display port in/out and 4 USB ports.....it’s also usb-C or HDMI so very very versatile. Bought mine from Amazon as Dell were just hopeless at delivery! Also bought the Logitech pebble and its companion keyboard K380 which can hook up to 3 different devices at the touch of a button. My sound sticks work superbly well and are connected and sound awesome, I have AirPods but use Skullcandy Sesh bluetooth phones for music. Bought the cheapest little 1080p webcam which works great and.....just because I’m a photographer and graphic artist I use a Wacom tablet too. With 16 external drives (a lot of images and video work!) I have attached 3 powered usb hubs - 2 x 10 port hubs to the USB ports on back of MacMini and a 4port plus 1 x iPad or iPhone charge socket. It’s taken a while to get everything working as I like/want but my desk is clean and I have a tidy office again, oh I also have a great Brother A3 WiFi printer too.
Didn’t mean to write so much but having just come across Ross’s rundown I was just amazed. Hope you find the monitor for your Mac
Really helpful video, thanks. There's one other product you've got that I'd love to know where to grab...that bent plywood headphone stand is sweet.
Thanks so much Adam. I just added it to the description! Appreciate you being part of the channel.
Sir, I bought mac mini M1 and connected with my Dell 27" S2721HN (1920x1080), pls help and let me know the solution to get rid of fizzy text...I have also tried Ugreen adapter (Type C to HMDI) but there is no major corrections. Pls help if you can...
Can you do a video explaining how to integrate an external SSD or HD into the functioning of your Mac Mini's 512GB. How is it set up and how do you use it, knowing for example that folders like APPLICATIONS, DOCUMENTS, DOWNLOADS, and MUSIC cannot be moved anywhere.
Clicky.
Agree completely on the Orbi for wifi 6. The 3 piece set from Costco was a good deal.
Great advice, thanks for the video.. My advice is for you to use a de-esser on your VO and cut some of the sibilance, It would be a lot easier on my ears:)
I have an old 2011 27inch Mac which is slow and I spend a lot of time watching the beachball. I would like to buy a new Mac mini but use my iMac as the monitor along with the magic keyboard and mouse. Is this possible?
Thanks for the really useful videos.
Ron
Cranking out videos at an amazing rate!
Still the same gold standard quality👌 as always. I'm amazed!!!
appreciate that Thomas 🙏🏻
Thank you, I accidentally brought Mac Mini before watching this video. Luckily, I haven’t used it yet. I will make sure to to get these accessories first before I use the machine as you suggested
I just bought the wireless Apple magic keyboard, but dopey me forgot to see if backlighting was an option. This is the only drawback for me and I can't use it if it is dark cos my eyes are getting worse each year.
Good vid mate.
Hi Sagi ... great video. I’m replacing my current Mac mini. And have been debating about M1 versus Intel (2018). On my current Mac Mini, I’m using all the ports, including FireWire (to a Lacie drive array). Wondering your thoughts about the M1 versus Intel and how to get FireWire into the new Mac Mini’s. Also, the M1 has a 4 week wait time for product while the Intel I can get in 3 days. Thanks in advance.
From what i've been reading the M1's the only game in town ... Anybody?
Have u tried connecting iPad like 7th gen as main screen. If s then please tells us
my 2010 mac mini don't like SSD it gives me ? when i do restart when booting up only fix the trouble turn it off mac then back on then it works I have 1 tb Seagate SSD
Is it possible to use the old 27" Imac as an monitor and speaker?
I have Apple TV with a Panasonic tv monitor. Can I buy one of these and plug it in using it the same? I have a Magic Mouse and keyboard. Will it work with the Panasonic
what is the lighting in your room?
Sound ?
I put a Yamaha ATS-1070 sound bar over my monitor …. & Absolutely Nailed It …. Clear voices & Superb Bass …. Its better than my Kef self powered speakers !!
Love from India❤️
Can I edit 4K on my macbook via an external ssd like samsung T7 and finish rendering whithout having that much storage in macbook?
I have 256gb Macbook..:)
Can you use old magic track pad and keyboard with new M1 mac mini? (circa 2012 accessories)
Great job!! could you make a video on How to install web camera on Mac Mini m1? Better yet. How to use phones (android, apple, etc) or Go Pro or akaso ek7000 as web camera? thanks you.
As for keyboard, I use a Corsair K95 RGB Platinum coupled with a Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB mouse. I like having the macro keys on both as I use them frequently in both entertainment and productivity software. Sadly, my old Bella keyboard is no longer supported by Apple |:-( But oddly enough still works with FCPX even though it shows up as an unknown keyboard! Really like your presentation and your clear, distinct speaking style which is spot on for speed, and clarity. Seems like to use the Mac Mini M1, it pretty much needs a hub. My needs for a hub differ from yours, as I'd prefer to have on board M.2 and SSD capability to cut down on the wires, and also keep the power requirements to a minimum (we're going to be going fulltime RV'ing shortly) as I'll be needing an offgrid capability.
Thanks for the great recommendations. I’m curious what your thoughts on monitors for the M1 Mini are, from budget to high end.
Don’t use a 1080p monitor, it’s not supported by Apple generally
@@danrodriguez2276 why we should not use 1080p display?
@@shivamkumra6208 MacOS doesn’t handle such resolution, it will be very blurry.
What portable monitor is best to use plz
i would need a screen What screen do u recommend??
Can I use my iPad Pro Apple Magic Keyboard with the M1 Mac Mini?
Let see more of this type of accessories great channel
More to come Jim! Thanks for being part of the channel!
Any ergonomic recomendations?
I have a mid 2011 iMac and would like to know your thoughts on using this 27" Monitor with the M1 Mac Mini. Would I be able to use my existing Mouse and Keyboard?
I too have the same scenario: mid 2011 iMac 27” with desire to use it as monitor for a new mini.
Great Information Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Sagi what about a camera as most monitors don’t have an iSight built in ✌️
Bought it and love it.
Another awesome video!!!
Thank you so much brother!
Are you saying the Mac mini will connect to a 2009 Cinema Display (Mini DisplayPort) using only a USB C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, and no additional power brick?
My headset doesn't create a clear audio sound (if I am on voice chat) (but I can listen to music and watch video). Does anyone have any idea how to fix it? I'm using Fresh n Rebel Code ANC
How to resolve issue of lagging mouse. They say it is because of interference caused by USB devices connected to mac mini. Its super irritating.
You presented an outstanding overview of lots of accessories for the new M-1 mac mini. Like yourself, I prefer a mechanical keyboard (grew up loving both type writers and that "click" sound) and use both the white Apple wired full size keyboard (with number pad) or the white Apple 1st generation wireless blue tooth full sized keyboard (with number pad) both from back during the 2000's. However, when it comes to a pointing device here, I depart from Apple products and prefer to use a white wireless USB toggle mouse from Targus. Being "Old School" what, I enjoy about this mouse is that it runs for about 2-years off of two AA batteries and when they start to run low on power it starts to flash a "red light" which, lets the user know that soon the batteries will need to be replaced.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your journey and insight. 2 years with no charging is really nice - not gonna lie. I charge this mouse every few 3/4 weeks I think - I just plug it in overnight and it's good to go. I always have a USB Hub on my desk regardless, so if I run out of battery, I can use it in wired mode (because I'm HORRIBLE at checking out the battery level lights, lol).
I actually scored a old Apple A1048 mechanical keyboard for about 20 dollars. I love the clicky keyboard.
Nice work good review
Thanks so much!
Loving my mx3. Thanks for the pro tips Sagi
That mouse is so good right?!
Yeah I've always just used whatever I had in my box-o-crap. What a difference. Thanks man
Can you connect a HomePod mini to a MacBook Pro? Thanks
excellent video, thanks. No clicky.
my friend good evening..I have ordered the mac mini m1 16gb and mx keys and mx master 3..do you think that I will have a problem the first time I activate the mac mini? is there a case not to recognize the mx keys and the mx master 3?
I know I had to plug the keyboard in the first time. Once you're logged in, then you can connect the mouse and keyboard via Bluetooth I hope that helps.
did you not run into bluetooth issue with the mouse?
I am looking at buying a Mac Mini to be my new desktop that I could also take along on the road in my RV. I am liking the size and performance.
I would go with an app for all kinds of clicky and also add an alarm and a scheadule that is associated to the keyboard alone.
Audioengine products are great, however I have experienced chronic drop offs with my iPhone and iPad Pro with the A5+ and B1 receiver. My MacBook Pro and Mac mini are solid however. I am peeved that Apple has made ATPX codec so difficult to enable on the MacBook Pro. I mean, why even bother having the codec if its buried and disabled by default and requires the use of the command line prompt to enable? Great video except you missed THE most important accessory of all... the monitor! I know that would have been too large a subject for this video, but you could have dropped a few recommendations like the BenQ PD3220U.
Yep, I got the MX mouse too, love it
non-clicky, most of the time, all other things being equal. But the Logitech MX keyboard is a keyboard from heaven.
Thanks! It’s a really good board.
Is there any wireless keyboard under $100 that is mac compatible
How about dual monitor in mac mini sir? please upload thanks!
Speakers - I use an echo 4th generation with aux. Works perfect and I get to use Alexa capabilities as well when the mac is not using the echo as a speaker.
I could not find Drop THX headphones on Amazon or at the Drop Store on Amazon. Where can I buy these headphones?
I’m a basic typer at best, but I love the “clicky”
Your videos on this computer are very helpful I bought one with 16 gigabytes of ram and 256 gigabytes of SSD storage.....thanks for this review!
So glad I could help!
Love your videos my friend
Thank you so much John 🙏🏻
you didn't talk about monitors.. any suggestions?
Back when I was in tech support, I loved the clackety keyboards. Now I use the Apple Magic Keyboard and I love it. So, non-clickety
I love your videos
I like the look of the magic keyboard, and that it has the numpad, but clicky keys are awesome!
And with Mice, I'm all about logitech. Loved my mx1000 mouse/keyboard combo. Still have them and they work but I'm using a wired mouse and keyboard currently.
As far as speakers go, I'm a big fan of Klipsch, I still have a set of pro media 4.1s that I bought from a friend of mine in 2001 or 2002. I've had to replace electronic components inside on the amp, and repair the surround on both the subwoofers, but it was worth it! :)
Thanks for the input Sam 🙏🏻 appreciate you watching.
Love love love clicky keyboards!!