Apple’s launches in the last week have left room for the introduction of the Mac mini 2024, which fulfills its most distinguishing feature: its size, like never before. But this change, accompanied by other creative liberties such as changing the position of the power button, proved a bit annoying for future users. And Apple decided to place it right under the Mac mini.

They create a 3D accessory for the Mac mini’s power button

Surprisingly, perhaps even for Apple itself, the criticisms were accompanied by solutions. And once again, 3D printing enthusiasts showed their creativity and responded creatively to this challenge.

One of them is an old acquaintance of Apple. Engineer Ivan Kuleshov, who previously suggested an alternative to solve the annoying location of the Magic Mouse charging port, shared a quick fix for the Mac mini in a post on the X account, which we’ve shared below.

I modeled the Mac mini based on existing photos and dimensions pic.twitter.com/crHZiOA7jp

— Ivan Kuleshov (@Merocle) 30 October 2024

Perhaps inspired by the project to replace the Magic Mouse, Kuleshov designed a lever that, when pressed on one end, activates the power button on the Mac mini.

The ingenious tool, produced using 3D printing, not only makes the button easier to access, but also adds a personal touch to the device.

Although Kuleshov has not yet been able to test his invention with the new Mac mini, his design is based on existing technical specifications and promises a workable solution. However, this arm has a disadvantage: It extends sideways, taking up extra space on the table.

Why is Mac mini button placement so frustrating?

While many users prefer to keep their Macs on all the time, others require turning their Macs off and on regularly. Although the position of the power button at the bottom of the new Mac mini is reminiscent of Steve Jobs’ minimalist philosophy, This is not practical for those who need frequent access to this function.

Although this design decision aims to simplify the aesthetics of the device, Compromise ergonomics by forcing users to make awkward movements to reach the buttonespecially when the equipment is in a hard-to-reach location.

Discussions about the power button on the new Mac mini show this: The smallest details of a design can have a huge impact on user experience.

For example, Macs can automatically restart after a power outage. Many users also use voice commands or keyboard shortcuts to turn their devices on and off.

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