The Mac Mini is a small form-factor desktop computer made by Apple Inc. It was first introduced in 2005 and has gone through several revisions since then. The Mac Mini is designed to be a low-cost, entry-level Macintosh computer that is easy to set up and use.

The current version of the Mac Mini (as of September 2021) features an Apple M1 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of SSD storage, and a range of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, and a headphone jack. It can be used with a variety of displays and peripherals, making it a flexible and versatile option for a wide range of computing needs.

The Mac Mini is popular with users who want an affordable Mac computer that is powerful and customizable, as it can be easily upgraded with additional memory or storage. It is also popular with businesses and organizations that need to set up multiple workstations, as it is small and easy to deploy.