Digital Decorum: A TechGents Blog
The Mac mini Is Still the Best Desktop for a Small Office
Apple announced a new Mac mini on August 25, and the coverage focused on AI benchmarks. That is not your story. Here is the case for the most overlooked machine in small office IT, and the honest reasons it might not be for you.
Why Your OLD Surge Protector Isn't Protecting Your Gear
You've probably never replaced the surge protector under your desk, and you've probably never thought about whether you should. Here's what happens inside one of these things every time the power hiccups, and why a lit indicator doesn't mean it's still doing its job.
Inkjet vs. Laser: The Real Cost for Low-Volume Printing
Printer manufacturers have been running the same play for decades: sell the hardware cheap, then make it back on ink. For a business that prints sporadically, that model quietly drains hundreds of dollars in cartridges that never touched a piece of paper. The math on this is not close.
Apple Mac Mini (M4 & M4 Pro): A Full Review
Apple shrank the Mac Mini, upgraded both chip options, and finally added front-facing ports. The result is the most capable and most practical version of this machine since it launched. If you've been waiting for a reason to make the switch, or to upgrade, this is it.