Tom's Hardware · Jul 30, 2026 11:58 UTC

A Mac Mini server is running headless in my closet — it manages my photo library and handles my backups

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A Mac Mini server is running headless in my closet — it manages my photo library and handles my backups

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When I wanted to get more serious about backing up my family's data, I bought a refurbished Mac Mini and set it running headless in my closet. It's right for me.

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