Turn the Mac Mini on and off - how it works

Once you've got a Mac Mini, the first thing you should know is how to turn the small computer on and off properly. We show you how this works.

Mac Mini: Turn the PC on and off

• To switch on, simply press the small power button on the back of the Mac Mini. The computer now starts up.
• To switch off, you can shut down the system as usual via the user interface. Alternatively, hold down the power button for two seconds.
• If you just briefly press the power button, the Mac Mini is put into idle status and woken up in the same way.

The Mac Mini in check

Next, we'll show you how to manage other Mac Mini power on and off options.