The Mac mini is the closest to an Apple-based SBC you can get, so it lends itself to unusual portable computers. [Scott Yu-Jan] is back to tackle a portable build using the latest and greatest M4 m… ...

For our purposes and yours, this is the best portable mini Bluetooth speaker. Not only does this JBL mini speaker have its eponymous clip, but it also has an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating.

Your "portable" HomePod mini may not deliver the best battery life either, with reports of 4-8 hours of music playback being fairly common on the battery bases we've linked to.

The build relies on a 3D printed enclosure that wraps around the Mac Mini like a glove. Inside, there’s a chunky 20,800 mAh power bank with enough juice to run the computer for over three hours.

The HomePod mini is held into place relatively well, but you’ll need to treat it with care to prevent it from falling out of the base. This setup is far from perfect, but it does get the job done.