A Mac mini can handle more than just everyday desktop tasks. It can also act as remote development machine for running Xcode, building applications, testing software and managing automated build processes. One advantage of a remote setup is that developers can access macOS without keeping the physical machine on their desk. It can also be useful for running builds separately from a primary computer. However, remote development is not ideal for everyone. Network latency, available memory, storage capacity and the type of workload all affect the experience. Developers should consider these factors before choosing between a local Mac and a remote setup. For those explored hosted options, BlendHosting offers a Mac mini rental for development, testing and CI/CD workloads. More details are available on its Mac mini page. Would a remote Mac be practical for your development workflow or do you prefer having the hardware locally?