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Apple killed the Mac mini’s best hidden feature [Video]

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Apple removed the hidden storage expansion capability from the M6 Mac mini, eliminating a key value proposition for users upgrading from older models. The M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini share identical external aesthetics, but the internal storage upgrade feature was discontinued. This change affects users who previously relied on the hidden slot for expanding their systems beyond the standard 8GB limit.

Key points

• The M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini share identical external chassis designs, but Apple removed the hidden storage expansion slot that previously allowed users to upgrade beyond the standard 8GB limit.
• Users upgrading from older Mac mini generations may lose the ability to expand storage beyond the standard 8GB capacity without purchasing an external drive.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to the M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini; no data on prior model generations or specific user adoption rates is available.

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