WORKING CLASS: Apple Mac mini M4

Apple’s latest compact desktop computer isn’t just small, it’s the perfect size

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The new Mac mini is essentially a desktop computer, but to call it that does it a huge disservice. While the Mac mini has always been small, this latest M4 version is tiny. It's closer in size and appearance to the Apple TV 4K than anything else, just about 3cm wider in both directions and 2cm taller - and silver.

This diminutive machine packs either the latest M4 chip or the more powerful M4 Pro. It can be specced with up to 64GB of memory and up to 8TB of storage, and it can support up to three displays.

On the other end of the scale, the machine starts from just £599 with 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage, which is a bargain. Yes, you will need to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse, but maybe you already have these bits.

The Mac mini now has ports on the front for the first time, which really do come in handy.