Spot the Mac mini in Today’s Workstation Setup
It’s an intriguing challenge for a Friday—can you locate the Mac mini in our featured setup image above? Although, you might find it nearly impossible, as it remains hidden behind the user’s 5K Samsung ViewFinity S9 external monitor, which bears a striking resemblance to Apple’s own 5K Studio Display.
A Minimalist Aesthetic Among Mac Users
A Redditor commented on the trend of minimalism prevalent among Mac users: “It’s fascinating to observe how streamlined their setups are.” The original poster humorously responded, “Definitely gives off that Apple Store vibe!”
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Creative Workstation Design by Far-Communication886
The user known as Far-Communication886 (“FC”) shared a post titled “Setup for University & Music Production,” detailing how this arrangement serves both their educational and music production needs. Surprisingly, while only an iPad Pro is visible on the front shelf of their TGmastery monitor stand, they clarified that it is primarily a workstation powered by a Mac mini hidden at the back of their 27-inch Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display—a device competing directly with Apple’s own high-end display.
“I mounted my Mac mini behind my monitor to create an iMac-like aesthetic,” FC mentioned. I reached out for more details about their mounting method and requested pictures but have not yet received a response. Devices designed for such setups can be quite effective.
In case you’re intrigued by monitors, this impressive Samsung model is currently available for $799 on Amazon—half its original price—making it significantly more affordable than Apple’s Studio Display priced at $1,600 (keep in mind that prices may fluctuate).
Optimizing Screen Usage with iPad Connectivity
Another user raised concerns about maximizing screen usage with the iPad connected to this system. They noted: “When I connect my iPad via HDMI Type-C cable to my monitor, it doesn’t seem to fill up the entire screen.”
“If I use AirPlay instead, it’s still not utilizing all available space; only connecting through Thunderbolt appears effective,” FC responded. “Given I’m using a 5K display along with Thunderbolt capabilities rather than HDMI could be crucial here.”
Navigating Webcam Integration Easily
Sitting atop FC’s setup is an economical Xiaomi monitor light; thus some were curious how they incorporate webcam functionality into this arrangement.
“The light easily detaches from its position so I can quickly place it on top of the ViewFinity webcam whenever needed or adjust my iPad vertically so its camera captures me directly,” they responded cleverly.
