Mac Mini and external storage

[bryan8252]

Hello all...


Currently have a 27", 2014 Mac that is starting to run into issues due to not being able to download any updates after Big Sur (11.7.11).

I use my Mac for basic web browsing and online purchases, but mainly for storing/viewing family photos and storing/listening to music. I have a 4TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro external storage hooked up to my Mac to store my photos.

Since I can't get a 27" iMac anymore, I am looking into other options, one of which is the Mac Mini. I would like to be able to use a 27" display, or maybe even a portrait display or multiple displays, and I think the Mini lets me do that.

I was reading this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...e-for-m4-mac-mini-3-5-platter-drives.2477912/ but was having trouble following it. There is a lot of info in there that I just don't know anything about regarding drives.

Could I please get some suggestions regarding what type of external storage would work well if I bought a Mini for storing photos? Maybe the Mini may be overkill for what I use my Mac for?

Appreciate any feedback.

 

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Could I please get some suggestions regarding what type of external storage would work well if I bought a Mini for storing photos?

There's nothing special about the Mac mini or Apple Silicon, any storage should work the same as any other computer.

I would just recommend getting a second drive and using it as a backup, for your photos and Mac.

Maybe the Mini may be overkill for what I use my Mac for?

No, it sound like a pretty good use case for a base mini.