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.

Apple's newest Mac mini M4 is a tiny powerhouse that is nearly flawless save for a few annoying shortcomings. One is the awkward placement of the power button, which has been controversial. It's one reason we suggested you skip the Mac mini M4.

Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman is well known for keeping on top of Apple rumors across the tech spectrum, and the MacBook Air is no different. In a September newsletter, Gurman cites sources close to Apple that have pinned the MacBook Air M4 launch date as coming in Q1 2025.

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.

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.

The M4 Mac mini is Apple's cheapest Mac available, and also the best for most people. Here's why you should only get the base model.

However, if you’re operating your computer correctly, you’ll rarely have to rely on it beyond that point. Unlike older PCs or machines from other brands, you’re supposed to keep your Mac powered on at all times.