I aimed to upgrade a mid-2011 Mac Mini just enough to run it as a Roon Server and an all-around music hub for my digital music needs. Watch the video to find out if I was able to accomplish the task!

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Frustrated
0:59 The Why
1:32 Upgrades
3:01 Problem with Mac OS
5:23 Planned Obsolescence
6:39 Final Thoughts

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