External/remote power button for mac mini?

[antimax]

Hello, basically, I keep my mac mini in a drawer. It's sort of a pain to access every time I want to turn it on, and I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a cable/converter/kit or something I could buy to extend my mac mini's power button, so I could have a button on my desk or something to press and turn on the computer. Seems like a simple enough idea, but I haven't been able to find something like this on the internet!

And yes, I'm aware that I can just sleep/wake the computer, but I turn off the power strip that my computer is hooked up to every night, so I need to actually be able to turn the computer on remotely. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[GGJstudios]

Hello, basically, I keep my mac mini in a drawer.

Not a great idea, as it could interfere with cooling. I'd leave it where air can circulate and hot air can dissipate more freely.

Mac mini - Important Product Information Guide

Set up your Mac mini on a stable work surface that allows for adequate air circulation under and around the computer.

 

[flopticalcube]

System Preferences

 

[antimax]

Not a great idea, as it could interfere with cooling. I'd leave it where air can circulate and hot air can dissipate more freely.

Yes, I know, the drawer is actually made of a metal mesh-type material, so there are no air flow issues.

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System Preferences

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Hey flopticalcube, Does this mean that when I turn on the power strip, my mac mini will start up?

 

[flopticalcube]

Yes, I know, the drawer is actually made of a metal mesh-type material, so there are no air flow issues.

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Hey flopticalcube, Does this mean that when I turn on the power strip, my mac mini will start up?

Yes, you may need to sleep the computer rather than shut it down first.

 

[antimax]

Thanks for the tip, flopticaltube. I checked that box in system preferences, put my computer to sleep, then flipped the power strip off. When I flipped it back on, the computer started up! Very cool. But I wonder, do you think there could be any harm done to my computer by turning it off via the power strip while it's in sleep mode every day?