Superpowered “Pro” computers are all well and good, but there’s something to be said for the strong and reliable family desktop PC, which is exactly what Apple is delivering with its latest 24-inch iMac and its cute little Mac Mini.

Since the start of the Apple Silicon era, I think there’s a good argument that the Mac Mini has been the best overall desktop computer on the market. Certainly, it’s the best compact. And in Apple’s line-up, the iMac is right behind it in terms of offering high-end mass market computing at a reasonable price.

The new Mac Mini pairs well with Apple’s displays and accessories, but it also works with anything else.

The new Mini still starts at $1000 and is smaller than ever, weighing around 700 grams and........

© The Sydney Morning Herald