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MacworldThe M4 Mac mini might have earned plaudits for its pleasingly petite redesign, but one owner has decided to reverse that decision and set the machine up in a large clear case in the style of a Power Mac G4 Cube.Posted on Reddit (with disappointingly little accompanying explanation) by a friend of the DIYer, the project is simple but striking. The Mac mini has been placed in a thick plastic case which extends down below the device as a hollow stand, raising it up to more than twice its normal height. Less convenient on the desktop, perhaps, but cool-looking in a retro vibe.RedditThe case has one large cutout for the back ports and smaller individual cutouts for the ports at the front, so it seems perfectly usable. But commenters on the thread are less convinced about the thermal efficiency of the mod, because of the way the stand section of the case has been designed: theres a nice big aperture at the back, but no openings in the side or front panels. As Apple explains on its Mac mini page, the machine takes in cool air from the front (through the vents in its base), then expels hot air out of the back. The way the modified M4 Cube is set up, therefore, would appear to inhibit one-half of its cooling operation.The iconic Power Mac G4 Cube.AppleThen again, the raised profile might counteract that problem. The stand means theres open air below the Mac mini, in a way that wouldnt ordinarily be the case when its placed on a desk; even if this air is circulated via the back only, this arrangement could still be as thermally efficient as normal use. At any rate, this isnt a commercial product (at least not yet perhaps the Reddit post is guerrilla marketing for a product that will launch in due course) so the only risk being taken is with the DIYers own Mac.

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent utility for sorting out accumulated system gunk and errorsAmazing level of customizationReliable bug fixes and updates ConsScheduling feature could use some refinementIntimidating to new usersOur Verdict Theres a reason Onyx has been among the tools of choice for Mac techies for such a long time. It offers a great set of tools and an incredible level of customization.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayRetailerPriceTitanium Software (Donationware)FreeView DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketBest Prices Today: OnyxRetailerPriceTitanium Software (Donationware)FreeView DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketFor more than 20 years, developer Jol Barrire (aka Titanium) has gotten it almost completely perfect, his OnyX donationware utility having been released without much marketing or fanfare, but drawing an ever-growing user community around it that has grown to love it, and for good reason.OnyX, which presently stands at version 4.7.1 as of this writing and requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later to install the current version, is one of the best utilities on the market because, Barrire, in writing and updating the application, has figured out the powerful underlying tools within the macOS operating system and provides easy access to them. See how Onyx compares to other Mac utilities in our collection of the Best Mac Cleaners. Once downloaded, installed, granted full disk access, and after the program is launched and an administrator password has been entered, youre able to run powerful sets of customizable scripts to perform functions such as checking volume structures, getting low-level system specifications, repairing permissions, cleaning up system databases, and sorting out under-the-hood level system minutia in ways that have made OnyX an indispensable tool for every day and power users alike. Factor in an amazing level of customizability and its easy to access complex system functions such as security, login options, Display Calibrator, Keychain Access, the general maintenance script initiating, closing out open applications, and getting to work cleaning up system level errors that can accumulate over time.ScreenshotFoundryAll this from a free app: OnyX is Donationware, with users asked to send along whatever they believe the program is worth.In as much as Barrire has worked to make a terrific utility, theres some room for improvement. The Scheduling feature seems a bit vague and seems to only function around specific days, hours, and minutes as opposed to setting aside specific time periods for this, which felt a bit strange. ScreenshotFoundrySome of Barrires users have complained that support is slow in getting back to them when they send along questions or concerns. This could be due to the fact that OnyX could be more of a side project due to being donationwareBarrire also focusing his efforts on other utilities as well, and this being the downside of functioning as a one-person enterprise. A formal tutorial or set of tutorial videos/an official OnyX tutorial channel on YouTube or another streaming service would also be beneficial. Yes, OnyX is excellent and offers an amazing number of options as to what it can do with your operating system, and the manual explains things well, but a series of introductory tutorials by the author (or a third party hired by the author) could help ease new users into OnyX, alleviate any trepidation they might feel, and show them how to confidently dive into using the program.Should you use OnyX?Despite its free price tag, OnyX has always been one of the best examples of donationware in the macOS universe, and Barrire has always offered a steady stream of updates and fixes with the feeling that he took the time to go through the newest fixes and changes sent out by Apple, definitively understood them, and incorporated them into the latest version of OnyX. The result comes across as a labor of love and devotion to the product, which is always appreciated by the community. Yes, itd be nice to see a simpler introduction and tutorial setup, as it can feel like youre plunging into the deep end if youre a new user coming to the program, but outside this caveat, theres something great here thats worth checking out as a standard macOS maintenance tool, no questions asked.

Apple has been accused of spying on its employees in a lawsuit filed in a California court.Among other things, the company is alleged to control staffers personal devices and iCloud accounts and requires employees to install special software that allows the tech giant to access their email, image library, and other information. Apple reportedly prohibits its employees from discussing wages and working conditions, according to Reuters.The lawsuit also charged that Apple discriminates against women, who are allegedly offered lower wages than men in similar positions.An Apple spokesperson denied the allegations and emphasized that employees receive information about their rights at training sessions every year.In October, the company was accused by the National Labor Relations Board of violating labor laws.