Complete M4 Mac Mini Setup Guide & Buying Tips for Content Creators. Looking to upgrade your content creation setup? In this comprehensive guide, I break down everything you need to know about the new M4 Mac Mini from choosing the right configuration to essential apps for content creators.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro & Special Announcement
2:22 Mac Mini Configuration Options
3:58 Storage Solutions & External Drives
6:13 Complete Setup Walkthrough
10:50 Essential Apps for Content Creators
14:35 Performance & Portability Benefits

RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS:

Minimum: 512GB Storage, 8GB RAM ($799)
Recommended: 512GB Storage, 24GB RAM ($999)
Pro Setup: 1TB Storage, 48GB RAM (As configured)

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ESSENTIAL APPS:

1Password:
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Final Cut Pro/Logic/Motion
Adobe Creative Cloud
Alternative Options: CapCut, Affinity Suite

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