The M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini desktop computers are smaller than their predecessors, but they still take up space on desks. That is, unless you come up with a clever way to hide them while keeping them fully functional. In today’s featured setup, which also includes a MacBook Pro under an overarching external display, the user mounts the mini under the desk. And under-desk mount is the best way to hide your computer.
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M4 Mac mini sits in under-desk mount
This mini desktop computer's M4 chip packs a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU for plenty of processing power. Multiple ports for connectivity include Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad.
- Powerful M4 chip
- Starts at 16GB unified memory
- Several SSD storage size options
- Headphone jack on front
- BYODKM (bring your own display, keyboard and mouse)
Redditor MoneyForSoju showcased the dual-computer setup with unusually high monitor placement in a post entitled “Rocking a 14-inch MBP for work and an M4 Mac Mini for personal use.” As you can see in the photograph, the external display rides high on a monitor arm. It’s a 34-inch BenQ 4K ultra-wide display mounted on an ErGear monitor arm that can handle up to a 4-inch screen. A 14-inch MacBook Pro on the desk and an M4 Mac mini mounted under the desk drive the external display.
That’s probably the best way to hide a computer, by the way. The Mac mini sits securely under there, out of sight and out of mind — and not taking up any desktop space — while receiving plenty of airflow. Soju — apparently so named for a rice-based liquor popular in Korea and elsewhere in Asia — mentioned they bought an inexpensive under-desk mount made for M4 Mac mini desktop computers on Amazon. You can find it and the rest of the setup’s gear in the list of links below.
One commenter wondered about how Soju switches between computers — a common question in posts about any multi-computer setup.
“How do you switch the input from laptop to Mac mini and back?” they asked. “This is my biggest pain point with a similar setup.”
“I just unplug my laptop when I’m done and move it out of the way!” Soju replied. “But my monitor also has a toggle on the back so I can switch between inputs.”
Photo: [email protected]
Cool mechanical keyboard
Another item in the setup worth mentioning is the mechanical keyboard used alongside the popular Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse. The keeb is an RK Royal Kludge M87 Wireless Gaming Keyboard with a 75% layout. Sporting dual control knobs, it makes customization easy. And with a $20 coupon on Amazon, you can get it for just $70.
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Computers and under-desk mount:
This mount allows you to save space by keeping a Mac mini under a desk or on a wall. Comes in black.
Display and monitor arm:
Input devices:
This 75% layout mechanical keyboard features a screen and dual control knobs for easier customization, plus connectivity via 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth/USB-C and RGB backlighting.
Audio:
If you would like to see your setup featured on Cult of Mac, send some high-res pictures to [email protected] (iPhone pics usually work fine). Please provide a detailed list of your equipment. Tell us what you like or dislike about your setup, and fill us in on any special touches, challenges and plans for new additions.
