The latest Apple Mac Mini has captured headlines since it was released earlier in the month. Understandably so, users of the smallest and cheapest Apple computer have had to wait for about two years for an update to the Mac Mini. Despite the revolutionary influence of smartphones and tablets over the past few years, the Mac Mini continues to be a widely patronized device. This is one of the most glaring testaments to the highly competitive functionality of this gadget known as an “affordable powerhouse.”