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Mac Mini (2011 version): Pimp Your Mac Mini!

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It was inevitable. Now that I have a Mac Mini (add coolness factor +10 points!), what now? Time to pimp it out! Precisely because the Mac Mini doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of its Mac family counterparts. you are free to mix and match to whatever pleases you. Woohoo! Keyboard I was using a standard Logitech wired keyboard (windows layout) for a while with my Mac Mini when I got to thinking of getting one with a Mac Keyboard layout. I wanted a wireless (to reduce the clutter of wires on my desk) full sized Mac keyboard. That ruled out Apple's own options like the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad   and the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard  (which doesn't have a numeric keypad).   After reading reviews, I chose the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac . It fulfilled all my criteria plus it could automatically recharge itself using solar technology which even works with ambient room light. Excellent! Unfortunately, the local distributor in...

Mac Mini (Mid 2011 version) : PC users, is it your best bet to try Mac OS X?

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When I moved to my new place more than a year ago, my old PC had gone Kaput after 6 years of service and I was using my Samsung laptop for the last year as my home desktop. Last September, it also started to give signs that it was on its last legs (It's more than 3 years old so you could probably consider it in its twilight years already since most electronic seem to have an average lifespan of 3 years these days). I looked for a replacement and I started pondering the options available. I wanted a small form factor computer to save space and also not to spend too much for it. I took an honest look at my usage over recent years and it encompassed activities such as checking emails, surfing the web, watching youtube videos, playing facebook games, writing blogs (of course), simple photo editing and using office applications. With this in mind, The following were considered:  Small Form Factor PCs: Can be custom assembled with different powerful components but the hassle would ...