Nice! Recently got a Mac mini base model, paired with that vintage docking station, and this setup feels really awesome. I couldn't help but show it off a bit.

The 16G + 256G budget Mac mini is now basically a lobster farming station.
Running 24/7 in low power mode, raising some small lobsters (running small models and automation tasks), maximizing cost performance.
Paired with the Wokyis M5 dock that looks like a Macintosh, both looks and functions are top-notch. The 256G storage anxiety is also solved, and the desktop looks better too.

About the Mac mini lobster farming setup:
· Low-cost isolation: macOS native multi-user isolation, lighter than Docker. With 16G RAM, it feels like running 32G. Using ClawdHome, the whole family can safely run OpenClaw small lobsters on this tiny box. I personally have several different levels.
· Visual interaction: The secondary screen of the Wokyis M5 perfectly solves the “headless” issue of the Mac mini. You can glance at what the lobsters are doing anytime, and even monitor the small lobsters on the Raspberry Pi.
· King of low power consumption: 24/7 powered home AI center, combined with the OpenClaw ecosystem, is a blessing for developers and tinkerers.
· Local models are really worth it: Recently, Qwen 3.5 small models and local TTS, running small models on Apple MLX architecture for some physical work, privacy-first, very satisfying.

About this dock (Wokyis M5):
Initially thought it was just a vintage ornament, but it turned out to be super functional:
· 5-inch HD monitor: Not just used as a secondary screen for the Mac to check the clock, I also connected it to a Raspberry Pi to monitor the “small lobsters” running browser automation in real-time. This perspective is strangely relaxing.
· Physical buttons are awesome: Power on/off, brightness adjustment all have physical buttons with tactile feedback, much more comfortable than a touch bar.
· Built-in M.2 slot: Supports up to 8TB expansion, so 256G users are instantly relieved. Whether storing lobster data or acting as a home backup hub, you can tinker freely.
· Full suite of ports: 4 USB-A + 1 USB-C (all 10Gbps), plus SD/TF 4.0 dual card reader. Photographers no longer need to blindly plug into the back of the main machine.
· Cooling and silence: The bottom exposes part of the main unit, which slightly affects aesthetics but improves heat dissipation. The M4 is genuinely not hot.
Too awesome, mainly for tinkerers and fun.