My USB devices weren't charging until I tried a USB Type-A port instead
…It was only when I plugged it into a USB Type-A port on my Mac Mini that the battery finally showed any charge coming in. This discovery prompted me to try…
Search
Related topics:
Mac mini
Tracked topic
Mac mini
People also ask
What's great about the Ugreen M4 dock?
The most important part of a dock is the type of ports it adds to your current setup. While the Mac mini M4 in its default state is good, it can always be a little better with just a few additional ports. This dock adds a good mix of ports with one USB-C and a 3.5mm audio jack, along with an SD card and microSD card reader on the front. On the rear, you get DisplayPort, two USB-C ports, one USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The great part about the Ugreen dock is that it's extremely well-built and has a great design that makes it look like it's part of the original hardware. Just make sure t
The dock makes your Mac mini feel like a complete workstation, now 40% offThis lightweight Linux distro is what old hardware has been waiting for
…Void’s handbook lists these as the recommended minimums for most installations, while also noting that Xfce images need more resources. Edition / architecture Minimum CPU Minimum RAM Minimum storage x86_64-glibc…
6 tiny ‘set and forget’ Docker containers I refuse to work without
Parth Shah Apr 10, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems…
6 free tools every photographer and tech enthusiast needs
Parth Shah Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems…
Forget Chrome and Microsoft Edge, I use Google’s native app on Windows to browse the web
Parth Shah May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems…
I spent a weekend on DNS and it fixed my entire home lab
…He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. Sign in to your XDA account The most useful home lab upgrade I…
I love this lightweight VS Code alternative, and it even supports plugins
Parth Shah Apr 17, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Parth, a seasoned tech writer, wields the keyboard (or pen) with finesse to unravel the intricacies of both Windows and Mac operating systems…
The NAS feature I use every day isn't storage, it's Docker
…Related 9 Docker containers that run 24/7 on my $100 mini PC Maximum value budget homelab. When using my NAS for storage, it was neglected My existing drives and cloud storage…
I stopped adding hardware to my home lab when I realized fewer moving parts meant more uptime
…He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. Sign in to your XDA account There’s a point in every home…
4 everyday objects I 3D-printed instead of buying, and they've held up for years
…My HomePod mini shelf fits perfectly Designing it myself solved a very specific problem The headboard shelf I made for my HomePod mini is probably the cleanest example of why having a…