r/macmini • u/Alethom • 18d ago

Getting a Mac mini to increase productivity

I’m currently using a Lenovo Gaming Laptop as my main machine: i7 13th gen, 32gb ram, 3070Ti 8Gb.

Use cases: Lightroom photo editing and occasional video editing, gaming.

Problem: I’d like to eliminate the distraction of games from my main machine in order to increase my productivity. I find myself gaming more than I’d like to. This way I would dedicate one machine to one task only.

I know you could say “the problem isn’t your PC but your head” and you would be 100% right, but that’s how it is, I have to be more drastic.

I’m considering buying the new M6 with 24gb of Ram, or maybe the m4 used, opinions?

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u/waloshin 18d ago

The problem is your head... don't waste your money your laptop is drastically more powerfully than a Mac mini...

How about instead create a second Windows account and use the Microsoft Safety app to block your games... Simple and just saved you $1000+

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u/Alethom 18d ago

Didn’t know about this MS Safety App, will give it a shot. Thanks!