MacRumors partners with Astropad for a giveaway, putting a 16‑GB Mac mini with a 512‑GB SSD up for grabs. The machine is pitched as a compact server for local agentic AI, paired with Astropad’s freshly launched Workbench remote‑desktop app. Entry requires an email, with extra chances for following MacRumors on social channels.

Workbench enables iPhone or iPad control of AI agents running on the Mac mini, letting users inspect logs, restart failed jobs, and reconnect to long‑running tasks. Compared with Anthropic’s Claude Code remote control, which only offers terminal access, Workbench streams the full macOS desktop with low latency, voice dictation, gestures, keyboard, mouse and Apple Pencil support.

The app requires macOS 15, iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 and runs best on Apple‑silicon Macs, though Intel models receive limited support. Users can operate Workbench free for 20 minutes daily; an unlimited plan costs $10 per month or $50 per year. End‑to‑end encryption and a global relay network across 11 regions handle connectivity without manual configuration.

Entries are accepted from May 1 9:00 a.m. PT through May 8 9:00 a.m. PT. Winners—U.S., UK or Canadian residents age 18 or older—are drawn shortly after the deadline and must respond within 48 hours to claim the Mac mini. All taxes and fees fall to the prize recipient.