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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
No Mercy for Apple, Amazon Is Clearing Out Mac Mini M4 Stock at a New All-Time Low Price
When most people think of Apple, the MacBook lineup comes to mind. But among Apple's bestsellers, there's a desktop contender that consistently punches above its weight: the Mac Mini. Offering exceptional performance at a much lower price point than a MacBook, the Mac Mini is the perfect choice if you're in the market for a compact desktop computer. Right now, Apple 2024 Mac Mini desktop computer with M4 chip with 16GB unified memory and 256GB SSD is priced at $488, down from its usual price of $599. That is a 18% discount and it brings this desktop even more compelling if you're looking at Apple's quality and great value. This is also the lowest price ever seen since it was released, a few months ago. See at Amazon Efficient and Powerful Mini Mac The Mac Mini features Apple's newest M4 chip which features a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. The powerful processor is designed for Apple Intelligence and drives capabilities that enable your computing to become smarter, faster and way more secure. Multitasking is efficiently taken care of with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB SSD guarantees quick boot up times and quick app opening. The other models (with 24GB RAM, and up to 512GB storage) are also on sale at Amazon. Despite its compact size (just five inches by five inches), this 2024 Mac Mini is packed with connectivity options: On the back, you'll find Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports, while the front now includes USB-C ports and a headphone jack for added convenience. This makes it super easy to connect all your peripherals and accessories. Apple Intelligence is a best-of-class feature that offers you a personal intelligence system to help you write, communicate and accomplish things easily. Thanks to the world's best privacy protections, your data is protected—Apple can't even touch it. All your favorite apps like Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop and Illustrator) open instantly because of the M4 chip and optimization of macOS. The Mac Mini is also great at integrating with the rest of the Apple family: If you love your iPhone or iPad, you'll love how seamlessly the Mac Mini integrates with them. Features like iPhone Mirroring let you view and interact with your iPhone from your Mac, while Universal Clipboard lets you copy and paste between devices. You can even send messages and receive FaceTime calls on your computer. With its current discount on Amazon, there's never been a time better than now to upgrade your workspace with this handy computer. See at Amazon
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Memorial Day Deal Still Live: Act Fast to Score the Apple M4 Mac Mini for $100 Off
Memorial Day has been over for two days but a few lingering deals are still with us that can help you save on big-ticket items. One fantastic deal that still remains is this discount on Apple's smallest computer with the latest M4 processor, the M4 Mac Mini. It'ss now going for just $499 -- $100 off the usual $599 asking price which puts it back to its lowest ever recorded price. Though compact, the Apple M4 Mini packs quite the punch and acting fast is of the essence if you're looking for a new computer upgrade. To secure this deal make sure to clip the on-page coupon. There are a lot of good reasons to look for a computer upgrade right now, especially if you're one of 38% of US shoppers trying to make a big purchase ahead of potential tariffs. This is an easy recommendation as the Mac Mini is found on CNET's best desktop computers roundup, with the model being our go-to for the best cheap desktop alternative to a MacBook or iMac. The 2024 Mini comes with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory as well as a 256GB solid-state drive for storage. Need more storage? The 512GB model is down to $699 when you clip the on-page coupon. That's a 13% price cut, representing a saving of $100. Better yet, the 512GB model with 24GB unified memory is back at its lowest-ever price of $876, thanks to another $123 discount that beast this computer's previous lowest-ever price. There are plenty of options to suit your needs. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. "The Mini can fit in your hand and be everything from an everyday home office computer to a full-on professional content-creation machine -- and an easily portable one at that -- with support for up to three 6K-resolution displays," CNET managing editor Joshua Goldman wrote in his review. "True, there's a sizable price difference between the M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini, but even the $799 M4 model I tested is strong enough for media creation as well as Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features," he added. Why this deal matters This new computer just launched in November last year, so it's a nice $100 discount if you want an upgrade. It's actually at the lowest price to date. Memorial Day deals are technically over, so if you're interested grab one now before the product sells out or this remaining deal expires. Want to check out the competition? We've rounded up the best desktop computer deals with the likes of HP, Lenovo, Dell and, naturally, Apple all featured. And if Amazon isn't up to your tastes, you can check out the rival Walmart super savings deals for laptops and other featured tech.
CNET
12-05-2025
- CNET
Here's How to Supercharge Your Productivity With Dual Monitors
Have you ever sat down at your computer to get work done, only to realize that a single monitor just isn't cutting it? If you constantly find yourself getting lost on the screen, or tabbing between multiple apps, adding a second monitor to your setup might be the perfect solution. Upgrading to a dual monitor setup allows you keep an eye on everything you've got going on, while ensuring you can stay productive during busy days. Productivity isn't the only reason to set up a second monitor, either. Gamers also benefit from the options offered by a second screen. From pulling up tips for defeating that last boss to having a dedicated screen for Discord and OBS, there are plenty of ways a second monitor can help. We've put together this guide on how to set up dual monitors, to help you get the best out of your desk setup. Getting the right hardware for your dual-monitor setup Using monitor arms will let you adjust your dual-monitor setup with ease. Sarah Tew/CNET If you're looking to get dual monitors, it's likely that you already have a computer, whether it's a desktop PC, a mini PC like a Mac mini, or a laptop. Before you make any purchases, make sure your computer supports dual monitors. A quick way to check if your PC supports dual monitors is to check the ports on the I/O. If you can see two or more display output ports such as HDMI or DisplayPort, or one display output port and at least one USB-C/Thunderbolt port, then chances are that your computer supports dual displays but you'll need a supported cable, adapter or hub. To be sure, check your computer's specifications to verify dual-monitor support and the maximum resolutions supported. Although dual-monitor support is common now, there are some outliers. An example is the MacBook Air, which was limited to a single external display until the latest M3 iteration. The MacBook Pro models with base M1, M2 and M3 chips also support only one external display. The M2 Pro version on top has four Thunderbolt 4 ports, vs. the M2 version below it has only two. CNET/Dan Ackerman If the specifications say your computer can support two external displays, you can choose from the best monitors on the market. It's recommended to get two of the same monitors if you want consistency. On the other hand, if you have a smaller budget, you can get a budget monitor under $200. Make sure to get the right adapter, cable or hub that matches the ports on your computer and monitors. If you want more movement and adjustability, you can get monitor arms to attach to your desk instead of the bundled stands, provided your monitors support VESA mounts. Once you have your monitors and all the other necessary hardware set up, you can move on to configuring your dual monitors on your computer's operating system. How to set up dual monitors on Windows Windows is good at detecting dual monitors automatically and applying the best settings. Microsoft still recommends a few steps to apply specific settings to your dual-monitor setup to match your needs. 1. Connect the two monitors to the appropriate display output ports on your computer and make sure they are powered on. 2. Windows should detect your monitors automatically. Press the Windows logo key + P, and click the best display setup option for you. The Extend these displays option is ideal for a dual-monitor setup. You can also click More Display settings to open up the Settings app with display options listed. Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET 3. To fine-tune resolution, refresh rates and display scaling, head over to Settings > System > Display. Clicking on the displays visualized will let you change the settings for that particular monitor. Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET 4. Click each display, typically labeled with numbers 1 and 2, to change the settings for each display. Some settings may be listed under Advanced display. You can click the Identify button to display the corresponding number on each display, in case you're not sure which display's settings you're adjusting. How to set up dual monitors on MacOS Apple has a guide to check which Mac models support which types of external monitors via which available ports. Once you have the monitors connected to the right ports, follow the steps below. 1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Displays in the sidebar to see your displays' settings, including resolution, brightness and color profile. 2. From the list of displays, select the monitor you want, and click the dropdown next to Use as to set the display mode. You can decide whether to extend or mirror your Mac desktop across multiple monitors. You can either set monitors to mirror your desktop, or extend it. Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET 3. Change the resolution, refresh rate and other settings as per your preferences, for each monitor. 4. Click the Arrange... button adjacent to the display list to adjust your dual-monitor layout. Drag and move your displays to arrange. You can drag and move displays to change the alignment of your dual monitors. Screenshot by Palash Volvoikar/CNET Once done, you should be able to use your dual-monitor setup with your MacBook without any issues. If you want to improve your desk setup while getting your dual monitors ready, take a look at our roundup of the best home office essentials. We also have a roundup of the best desks you can get, as well as the top standing desks on the market.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Petition filed with highest Texas court to reinstate Staley's capital murder conviction
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Prosecutors have filed a petition with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, asking the court to reinstate the capital murder conviction of James Staley for the 2018 death of 2-year-old Jason Wilder McDaniel. James Irvin Staley, III, 42, of Wichita Falls was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole nearly two years ago, on March 13, 2023. He's been serving that sentence in Amarillo's Bill Clemens Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. EXPLAINER: Why James Staley's capital murder conviction was reversed On March 6, 2025, almost a year after Staley's appeal was submitted, the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth reversed his conviction and remanded for a new trial. John Gillespie, Wichita County District Attorney, said he disagreed with the Second Court of Appeals' decision and that he intended to fight it. On May 5, 2025, prosecutors filed a petition with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the highest court in Texas, requesting a discretionary review of the appellate court's decision and asking for Staley's conviction to be reinstated. According to Staley's appellate brief, filed by high-profile appellate attorney Keith Hampton, the case for an appeal of his conviction stemmed from a failure by the Wichita Falls Police Department to produce an adequate search warrant or affidavit to obtain such. As a result of that affidavit, several devices were seized from Staley's home almost two weeks after Wilder's death, including Staley's cell phone and a Mac Mini computer. PREVIOUS STORY: James Staley's capital murder conviction reversed on appeal According to Hampton, who argued the appellate case on March 12, 2024, the video never should have been admitted into evidence because it violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. According to the Second Court of Appeal's memorandum opinion, the appellate justices agreed with Staley, adding that they couldn't determine beyond a reasonable doubt that the evidence admitted as a result of that warrant wasn't a factor in the deliberation of the Tarrant County jury. According to the prosecution's petition for a discretionary review, case law has been 'overextended' by intermediate courts, and because of this, those courts have 'reached erratic decisions.' Prosecutors argued that Staley's case 'presents another pressing need for clarification' regarding search warrants, and whether or not they should 'account for expanded fair probabilities for household homicides.' 'The court of appeals' disregard of these broadened probabilities, recognized by Massachusetts in a similar case, threatens law enforcement's ability to obtain this critical evidence,' the petition said. 'The frequency of relationship-based homicides makes this an important issue.' READ MORE: James Staley's appeal submitted after oral arguments The prosecution argued in its petition that probable cause 'depends on probabilities, not certainties,' and that a fair probability of finding such evidence on items, like electronic devices seized from Staley's home, amounts to probable cause. According to the petition, this is due in part to the fact that Wilder McDaniel was found dead inside Staley's home, where he had been staying with his mother, Amber McDaniel, and that there was a 'pre-existing fraught relationship between the defendant and victim.' In its petition for a discretionary review, the prosecution also alleged that the appellate court disregarded a precedent set by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals based on a previous decision in the case of Holder v. State. The petition said that, according to the Holder decision, a trial court finding that evidence admitted during trial, even if the warrant lacked probable cause, would mean that the evidence is still admissible under federal law. 'The intermediate court's failure to follow Holder created conflict among the courts of appeals,' the petition said. ' This failure also led to the improper reversal of Appellant's capital murder conviction.' According to the prosecution's petition, the Second Court of Appeals failed to consider any of the evidence admitted during Staley's trial that was legally obtained. READ MORE: James Staley appeal calls key trial evidence unconstitutional The prosecution claimed that the Second Court of Appeals reversed Staley's conviction due to the videos that were admitted into evidence, including a video of Staley slapping the child with full force, but didn't take into account the remaining evidence, or whether or not the 'Slap Video' was any more or less incriminating than the other evidence. The petition claimed that 'the case described in the opinion' given by the Second Court of Appeals 'was unrecognizable from the multi-week capital murder case actually tried.' The prosecution asserted that 'overwhelming evidence independent of the video showed that only [James Staley] could have killed Wilder,' calling the evidence admitted in the trial outside of the 'Slap Video' was 'not merely cumulative but overwhelming.' The prosecution's petition ended with a plea for the highest criminal court in Texas to reverse the decision of the Second Court of Appeals, to 'conduct its own review, hold any error was harmless, and reinstate the conviction.' According to courthouse officials, it may take anywhere between a month and six months before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decides whether or not to grant the petition. If the petition is granted, both Staley's defense and prosecutors will then submit another brief to the highest court in Texas. Prosecutors have also requested that they be able to present oral arguments to the court. WATCH: Wichita County District Attorney John Gillespie talks James Staley trial Previously, Gillespie indicated that even if the petition is not granted, and Staley's conviction is not reinstated, he's not done fighting. 'If we cannot get the conviction reinstated, then we'll try the case again and get him a second time,' Gillespie said. 'I've only begun to fight.' Staley will remain incarcerated at the Clemens Unit while the petition is pending, according to courthouse 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Gizmodo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Mac Mini M4 Is Just $4 From Its All-Time Low, Amazon Clears Stock And Cuts All Its Margin
Looking for a powerful, compact Mac desktop for the future of Apple Intelligence? The 2024 Mac mini with the M4 chip is currently on sale at Amazon and it is one of the best opportunities to get Apple's latest desktop giant at near-record low prices. Although Apple's own retail store still lists the Mac mini M4 at its normal price, Amazon has dropped it 17% to a mere $494 for the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model which is only $4 more than its all-time low price. That's quite a big discount from Apple's $599 price and no wonder the model is currently the #1 Best Seller in the Mini Computers category on Amazon. See at Amazon An Engineering Wonder The Mac mini M4 is an engineering wonder and packs stunning performance into a five-by-five-inch enclosure. Despite its compact size, it's built for intensive workflows, creative production and seamless integration of Apple Intelligence features. The M4 chip is a monumental leap forward with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Compared to the previous M3 generation, the M4 delivers about 25% faster single-core performance and over 30% faster multi-core performance, as well as up to 21% quicker GPU speeds. With 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, this configuration is ideal for most users whether you're a professional or a content creator. The memory is now faster and the increased bandwidth means smoother multitasking and better handling of large files. The Mac mini M4 is also designed for Apple Intelligence which is Apple's new suite of AI-powered features and ensures you're ready for the next generation of productivity and creativity tools. What's great here is that you've got Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet in the back, and-for the first time-front USB-C ports and a headphone jack. This is handy to plug in all your accessories, peripherals and monitors without cluttering up your workspace. Because the Mac mini is compact enough to fit into nearly any space, it's a perfect addition to any monitor setup or even as a media center for a living room. One of the best things about this Amazon offer is that it is… exclusive. Apple's own website doesn't even offer any discount on the Mac mini M4 so this is an authentic opportunity to save on a brand-new device. At a price this near its all-time low and the dignity of being Amazon's top-selling mini computer, it's a deal that simply can't be beaten today. See at Amazon
