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Mac Mini docks add more ports and storage — get more out of your headless server, AI machine, or Apple workstation

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Mac Mini docks add more ports and storage — get more out of your headless server, AI machine, or Apple workstation

Whether you're one of the many people who rushed on the M4 Mac Mini this year or grabbed the M6 or M5 Pro Mac Mini that released last month, you're bound to eventually want to consider more storage, more ports, or both.

You can't upgrade the storage (it's soldered on the M6, and on M4 you need specialty NAND that will void the warranty and isn't easy to come by), so using external storage is all there is. And while the Mac Mini is fairly generous with five USB-C ports, there are no legacy USB-A ports or an SD Card slot like on the Mac Studio.

For Prime Day, there are a handful of docks specifically designed for Apple's Mac Mini that will give you more ports, including options with SSD slots to allow for more storage in a compact footprint. Keep in mind these won't work in older Mac Minis, which had a different chassis.

Mac Mini M6-M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure: was $99.99 now $69.99
This Satechi dock has front-facing USB-A ports, an SD card slot, room to reach the Mac Mini's power button, and an SSD enclosure for extra storage.View Deal

99 This dock has a mix of USB-A and USB-C ports on the back, along with two USB-A ports and both SD and microSD card slots on the front. They're not the fastest ports at 10Gbps, but it's cheap and also has an NVMe SSD enclosure.



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