# Is there a step by step 'idiot's guide' to installing and running Roon on a Mac Mini? **URL:** \ **Category:** Roon Software Discussion\ **Created:** [November 6, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/is-there-a-step-by-step-idiots-guide-to-installing-and-running-roon-on-a-mac-mini/285296 "2024-11-06T12:48:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
**Author:** ![Singleton](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/singleton/32/317757_2.png) [@Singleton](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Singleton)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/is-there-a-step-by-step-idiots-guide-to-installing-and-running-roon-on-a-mac-mini/285296/11 "2024-11-08T14:40:16Z")
@Patrick_Van_Osta , Totally understandable Patrick and I’m sure that you will be happy with your new purchase. In defense of the Mac mini I must point out that Apple’s new Mac mini has none of the limitations which you’ve outlined. No modern business/personal Mac nor Windows PC for that matter comes to my mind. Practically any Mac/Win PC can serve as a server if it allows for network access depending upon your needs and of course you have to secure it. That’s the beauty of Roon. They really have put in a lot of work. Roon server will operate on most boxes. It’s nearly plug and play as I’ve mentioned. I know many experience difficulty in navigating the server and network aspects of the software but Roon’s implementation and creativity is impressive. The Amphetamine app mentioned by @Jim_F isn’t required to keep a Mac from sleeping. Mac’s can do that on their own via the system settings. That wasn’t always the case (Jim’s just broadcasting his age and I mine). The app does offer some great additional features but nothing benefiting someone going headless. In the end I believe you made the wisest decision or as close to it as possible, a Roon recommended NUC. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/is-there-a-step-by-step-idiots-guide-to-installing-and-running-roon-on-a-mac-mini/285296)._