After being asked about the design choice for the Mac mini, the Apple executives explained that it was the "optimal spot" for the power button due to the redesign. According to Apple, the new location is not inconvenient. Users can just tuck their finger underneath the computer and press the power button.

Apple's newest Mac mini M4 is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings. One is the awkward placement of the power button, which has been controversial. It's one reason we suggested you skip the Mac mini M4.

If your Mac mini M4 acts up or lags for whatever reason, then that’s what the (software) restart option in the top-left Apple menu is for. Unless your computer completely freezes—and this shouldn’t occur routinely on M4 Macs—you won’t need to push the bottom button.

Apple’s M4 Mac mini got a big redesign, and one of the more unexpected changes? The power button’s new home. Instead of its usual spot on the back, Apple moved it to the bottom. This shift has raised a few eyebrows, so Apple execs Greg Joswiak and John Ternus have shed some light on the decision in a recent interview.

Apple's M4 Mac mini is facing backlash over an unusual design flaw. Apple finally responded, but it might not be what Mac users want to hear.

Apple provided me with two very different Mac Mini units. This first review is focused on the standard M4 model, which includes a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and the default 16GB of memory. My machine has 512GB of storage,

People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal."The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Apple's 2024 Mac mini stashes the power button underneath, a bold move that executives say aligns with user habits, even if it's left some fans scratching their heads.