Minimalist Technology (PC to M1 Mac Mini)

I had some thoughts on this idea of minimalist technology, which is part of digital minimalism, an outgoing trend kickstarted by Cal Newport. A couple of months ago, I've switched from using a PC to the 2020 M1 Mac Mini.

I am a fan of downsizing technology. I do enjoy having minimalist but powerful technologies nearby. In the consumer's age, we do have access to contraptions such as smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, and nowadays small-scale computers which have the power to change our lives if properly used.

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