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More memory or larger storage?

Q My current Mac mini has 16GB of memory, but sometimes struggles when it’s running major tasks. Should the Mac Studio I’m getting to replace it come with 32GB RAM and a larger internal SSD, or will I need 64GB?

by PAUL MASLIN

A Working out how much memory you need in a new Mac is never easy, but one of the best indicators is how much swap space your current Mac uses when working on larger and more challenging tasks. macOS manages memory

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