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Apple’s newestMac mini M4is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings.

One is the awkward placement of the power button, which hasbeen controversial.

The Mac mini M4 upright on a desk showing its underside and power button

It’s one reason we suggested youskip the Mac mini M4.

you’re free to see where engineers would be challenged in laying out external features on the casing.

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Previous iterations featured the button on the equipment’s rear next to the ports.

So, for most, hitting the power button isn’t going to be a daily or weekly moment.

This hasn’t stopped people from 3D-printing clever hacks.

Apple Mac mini Desktop…

Others have created simple extensions that you’ve got the option to tap without lifting the mini.

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