After a few years without any updates, the Mac Mini has finally received some much-needed love. Apple's tiniest Mac has become somewhat of a niche product quite a few power users who need a lot of power in a small package use. If you tend to push your Mac Mini to the edge regularly, especially when working from home, then you might be thinking of taking some extra precautions to prevent it from overheating, such as a cooling pad. If that's you, we've compiled some of the best we could find for you to check out.
Thermaltake massive TM
Staff pick
If you need a cooling pad that can do all the things, this is one you should take a look at. For starters, it has a temperature gauge on it that can tell you exactly how hot your Mac Mini is running to let you know if you need to cool it down. If you're in the middle of some heavy processing and need a burst of cool, there's a turbo boost that can provide some extra cooling in a pinch, and it looks kinda cool to boot. It's a little pricey, but it's not too bad.
Havit HV-F2056
An affordable cooling option
Havit does a great job of keeping this guy pretty low profile, so it should blend in nicely with your desk. It can even double as a hub for your Mac Mini if you need some extra ports. If you are running two mini's in your workstation, this pad is big enough that you should be able to fit both of them on there for double duty. This option is also fairly affordable, making it a great pick for folks on tighter budgets.
Targus chill pad
Simple design
The Targus chill pad is an option built for folks looking for a low profile option that won't get in the way of work. It operates using a single fan and is super affordable for people on a budget. There are also several versions of this option, including multiple fans if you want to make sure you never overheat again.
Cool your jets
The Mac Mini is probably the most underrated computer around and the most underrated Mac. It's a workhorse, and most recently, folks have been using them to handle larger and larger workloads, so it makes sense that you would want to find ways to keep it cool. The Thermaltake Massive TM will let you keep track of the heat in your machine, so you always know precisely how hard to work your Mac, but there's a lot of other great options on this list.
