NEWS + UPDATES
News from the Mac Mini Vault team: new hardware, macOS releases, data center updates, and security advisories.
August 26, 2026
Apple has announced the next generation Mac mini, and it is a big one. The new lineup, unveiled on August 25, replaces the M4 and M4 Pro models from late 2024 and brings two new chip options: the M6 and the M5 Pro. We know many of you have been waiting for this refresh, so […]
August 9, 2026
Apple has released security updates for a critical vulnerability in the macOS Screen Sharing service. This page explains what the issue is, how to tell whether your Mac is affected, and the steps we recommend you take. If you host a Mac, please read this carefully since this vulnerability is actively being exploited. What is […]
March 24, 2026
If you’ve been trying to order a dedicated Mac mini or Mac Studio server from us recently, you may have noticed that some configurations are unavailable. Here’s what’s going on. Apple is experiencing huge demand for both the Mac mini and Mac Studio. That demand is creating a ripple effect across the entire supply chain, […]
September 15, 2025
Apple’s macOS Tahoe (26) was released on September 15th, 2025. macOS Tahoe has many aesthetic changes along with changes to Spotlight. Apple has also changed the numbering scheme starting with this version, using “26” for the year Tahoe will predominantly be used in. From a server perspective, administrators should find this release similar to macOS […]
January 9, 2025
M4 dedicated Mac mini general ordering is now available for same-day deployment. Please note that demand is currently high and lead times for stock from Apple are longer than normal, so some models may be listed as “out of stock” while we wait on additional shipments from Apple. Stock levels fluctuate daily, so lead times […]
November 21, 2024
We’re excited to announce that M4 dedicated Mac mini preorders are now available. We estimate orders will begin deploying by December 22. Orders will be invoiced on the day they are deployed, and the $5 predeploy fee will be credited to the first invoice. Our engineers are working on adding shelving capacity for the M4 […]
November 8, 2024
Later this month, we will be offering five M4 Mac mini models as dedicated servers, and our Dedicated Mac mini page has been updated with pricing and specs. In addition to the dedicated Mac minis, we will be offering colocation for the M4 Mac minis at the same pricing as previous Mac mini generations. Here […]
October 29, 2024
We’re excited about the newly redesigned M4 Mac minis! Our team is getting to work selecting the models that we will offer in our dedicated Mac mini lineup and placing pre-orders for those. These will not be available immediately to order on our website, for a few reasons: Here are some answers to some questions […]
September 16, 2024
Apple’s macOS Sequoia (14) was released on September 16th, 2024. macOS Sequoia adds Apple Intelligence and new productivity features, amongst a fair amount of changes for desktop users. From a server perspective, administrators will find this release similar to macOS Sonoma. macOS Sequoia supports 2018 model and newer Mac minis, 2019 and newer Mac Pros, […]
September 26, 2023
Apple’s macOS Sonoma (13) was released on September 26th, 2023. macOS Sonoma adds desktop widgets, a new Screen Sharing manager and a high-performance mode for Screen Sharing, amongst a fair amount of changes for desktop users. From a server perspective, administrators will find this release similar to macOS Ventura. macOS Sonoma supports 2018 model and […]
