Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button

Apple defended its oddly placed M4 Mac mini power button — here's my take as a new owner
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.
Solutions M4 Mac Mini users have for the power button
FREE! The new M4 Mac Mini is absurdly small but powerful enough for gaming. The tiny form factor has also undergone some other changes. There are two USB-C ports and a headphone jack in the front, and the power button has also been moved from the back to the bottom of the device.
Apple Says There’s a Simple Reason for the Mac Mini’s Odd Power Button Location
In response to complaints, Apple execs said the the bottom of the new Mac mini was the “optimal spot” for the power button.
Apple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesign
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.
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
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."
Apple Explains New Power Button Placement On The M4 Mac mini
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.
Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button
Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.
Why the M4 Mac Mini power button is on the bottom
The M4 Mac Mini's power button can't be reached without picking up the entire computer, small as it is, and finding it on the underside. One of those comical "design" decisions that Apple makes now and again,
Here’s How DIYers Plan to Fix the Mac Mini’s Awkward Power Button
The Mac mini put the power button on the bottom of the device. To make it easier, a few designers already have a few novel solutions.
iFixit Shares M4 Mac Mini Teardown
Popular repair site iFixit today disassembled one of Apple's new M4 Mac mini machines for a teardown video that gives us a more complete look
iFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a ‘repairable future’ despite compact design
Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design.
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Apple Finally Explains Why They Positioned Power Button Of M4 Mac Mini At The Bottom
Apple launched Apple M4 Mac Mini recently and it has been well received amongst tech enthusiasts. People are amazed by the ...
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Apple's 2024 Mac Mini Is A Compact Powerhouse, But Its Power Button Placement Is Not The Most Accessible: Here Are Some Workable Fixes
However, while it's Apple's most affordable and capable Mac Mini yet, one quirky design choice is making waves: the power ...
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Apple on Mac mini M4: Had no room for another power button
The size of the Mac mini has been greatly reduced. "It's about half the size of the previous generation." This is why the ...