When it comes time to get a new Mac, you have three options: Trade in your old Mac, sell it, or hold onto it. Macs tend to maintain a good amount of value but some Macs are more in demand than others. MacBooks are relatively hot sellers, but on the other hand, there seems to be a glut of used Mac minis for sale. With inexpensive Macs like the Mac mini, it’s probably not worth the hassle of selling it and Apple isn’t going to give you very much for a trade-in.
So, why not keep that old Mac mini? There are many sensible uses for it, even if it’s past its prime. If you have an old Mac mini that has been replaced by a newer model, here are a few ideas on how you can put it to good use.
AS AN EMERGENCY MAC
Apple devices are very reliable, but stuff happens – a Mac can fall off a desk and we’ve all heard about someone who spilled a beverage onto a computer. So, while your primary Mac is at the shop recovering from that mishap, an old Mac mini can be a saviour and be of
