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Episode 1002: Mac mini and Mac Studio reviews

September 30, 2026 · 59 min

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Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money. 


Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price: https://www.macworld.com/article/3239233
Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive: https://www.macworld.com/article/3238319
Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice: https://www.macworld.com/article/3140334
The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret: https://www.macworld.com/article/3242312
A Brief History of Microsoft Excel (Noble Desktop): https://blog.nobledesktop.com/history-of-microsoft-excel
Photo of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates announcing Microsoft Excel (Getty Images): https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/american-computer-magnates-steve-jobs-co-founder-of-apple-news-photo/84623889


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