I’ve been reflecting on the recent discussions surrounding MacOS Tahoe, particularly its lack of support for the 2018 Mac Mini. It seems odd that Apple would extend support for a 2024 operating system, known as Sequoia, for such an extended period.
Could we anticipate Sequoia receiving security updates all the way until 2028? It’s hard to imagine Apple upholding hardware support for a device that no longer receives operating system updates.
My frustrations with the 2018 Mac Mini intensified lately because of its performance issues. I noticed it running hot and slow, prompting a closer inspection.
To my surprise, the air intake was completely obstructed by cat hair and dust, preventing any airflow. I realized I should have been more proactive with maintenance.
After giving it a thorough cleaning, the performance improved dramatically, almost as if I had a new Mac again. Since I heavily depend on a Windows virtual machine, I intend to stick with Intel for as long as I can.
My current setup meets my needs effectively, and honestly, upgrading would pose a financial challenge. Apple’s stated policy for hardware support is to offer at least five years from the last distribution of the product for sale.
The 2018 Mac Mini was sold until January 17, 2023, which suggests that support could extend until January 2028. That timeframe seems unusually lengthy for a 2024 operating system.
I remain skeptical about Apple maintaining hardware support for a product that lacks operating system updates, especially with the impending changes in tech.
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