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Choosing a Mac for under $1400: Mac Studio vs Mac Mini vs iMac
Hello! It’s been a really long time since I’ve asked for buying advice, but after years of trying and trying to make an iPad Pro work as my only computer, I’ve found that it no longer meets all my needs. For context, my budget is $1400, and the computers I am looking at are the: - Mac Studio...- Dj64Mk7
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Photoshop Lightroom 60 MB Raw files How much Mac Mini internal SSD storage needed?
I am a photographer working with 60 MB Raw (sony alpha) files. A shoot can include up to 250 of such files that I upload in photoshop and lightroom on my iMac. It is getting too slow. I want to buy a Mac Mini with the 4MB chip, 16 GB memory. I already have 2 external SSD cards (2 TB and 4 TB) to... -
Upgrading M4 Mac Mini SSD: Pre-Soldered 2TB Chip Options
This question has been floating around, but I haven’t seen an updated answer in about a month. I have an M4 Mac Mini with 32GB of RAM on the way. It comes with a 256GB SSD, but I’d like to upgrade the internal drive (not just plug in an external). I also don’t want to deal with soldering. Is...- ItsAShaunParty
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Updated USB 4 specs
Apple updated the USB 4 specs for the 2024 Mac mini and 2024 MacBook Pro. The updated tech specs say the Mac mini with M4 Pro and the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro/M4 Max have three Thunderbolt 5/USB 4 v2 ports each with a maximum USB 4 v2 speed of 120/40 Gb/s (faster speed either sending or...- MacFan4
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- cluster mac mini macbookpro 16"
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MP 1,1-5,1 Multi-HDD Setup like a Mac Pro for a Mac Mini
Hello everyone, My Mac Pro 4,1>5,1 was down yesterday after updating to Venture 13.7.2 using OCLP 2.2.0. I have a 2018 Mac Mini sitting in a drawer—I got it in 2021 to use in an office at a job from which I was fired in 2022. It's just been sitting there. . . Can someone recommend an external... -
M4 Mac Mini - Thunderbolt PCIE Expansion
Has anyone set up their M4/M4 Pro Mac Mini with a PCIe expansion bay like the OWC Mercury Helios 3S or Startech 2TBT3? If so how easy was it to set up? Any headaches with PCIe cards over Thunderbolt? I have my Mac Mini coming in a couple of weeks and originally was considering the OWC 1M2 or...- DankeBrutus
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2024 Mac mini keeps restarting from sleep/startup/logging in
Hi there guys, I could use some advice to see where I can go about fixing this. So long story short I contacted apple support when I first got the Mac and about two weeks ago cause the problem continues. I get the restart error due to a problem occurring, and the latest senior tech support told...- andyx181x
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Where can I buy M4 Mac Mini's SSD chips?
Dear Mac Mini Experts, I'm thinking of upgrading my M4 Mac Mini's SSD storage from 256 GB to 2 TB after watching this video. Where can I purchase the SSD chips that are compatible with M4 Mac Mini? Thanks! -
My Solution to Power Buttongate
I don't actually hate it. I would almost think the mini runs more efficiently. Heat rises, right?- spaxxedout
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This Mac Has Been Locked With Find My Mac… but not by me!
One of my Mac Minis is showing a lockscreen with a passcode input, and says ‘This Mac has been locked by Find My Mac’. I didn’t lock it, and I don’t know who did. I don’t know what passcode it wants, and the web address listed — icloud.com/find — is no help at all. I have tried booting into...- Manek43509
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- find my mac mac mini recovery
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Connect Studio Display with iMac 2015 (TB2/DisplayPort) & Mac Mini (TB3) Using Hub/Splitter
Hi Guys, I just bought Studio Display and have been fiddling to make it work with iMac 12015 (TB2) and Mac Mini (TB3) using a splitter/hub but it doesn't seem to work. I can confirm that I've successfully connected iMac 12015 (TB2) to Studio Display using Apple's TB3 to TB2 adapter and Apple's...- DannyAndy
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- imac 2015 mac mini studio display
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Monitor advice
I’ve realized that I might have to spend more than $100 to have a decent monitor, but I don’t want to spend a ton because I don’t plan for my future Mac Mini to be my main source of screen time. So, I’ve got three that I’m currently looking at. This Asus, this AOC or this LG. I’m also still...- Andy_2341
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- mac mini monitor monitors
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The correct orientation of the Mac Mini
Ok, clickbaity title aside, setting the Mac Mini up like this raised my wifi strength from under 60 % to 93 % and extended my Bluetooth range from a spotty 1 m to rock solid whole room coverage. It runs noticeably cooler and I have easy access to all the ports and the power button. This is a... -
M4 Pro Mac mini v. Future M4 Max Mac Studio
The M4 Mac mini looks like a true bargain but the M4 Pro Mac mini seems like it will compare poorly against the future M4 Mac Studio for those who want more memory and can wait a few months. Apple has been holding the line on prices and doubling memory on the base models. With this in mind: *...- Neil J. Squillante
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M1 vs M4 cost wise
Hello everyone, I need some buying advice. After a week of making offers and such on eBay, I've finally found a seller who will work with me. I have the option of a M1 Mac Mini 8gb/256gb for $275. The storage isn't a concern for me but I would prefer 16gb, I just can't find any deals within my... -
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How can I "order" a Mac Mini with upgraded ram in the US as a visiting European?
I'm gonna travel to Orlando/Miami in April 2025 and planning on buying a new Mac Mini there. But looking at Best Buy for example all of their Minis are standard. I want the M4 Pro with 48gb ram. How do I get my hands on that? I can't order without a US adress, and since i'm gonna be over there...- Brain Damage
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- european mac mini order usa
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Base Mac Mini vs iMac 10-core: Can you beat the All in One?:
Hello! I am curious to know - what peripherals would you buy to add to a M4 mac mini that would create a package that would be cheaper but just as good quality, than the 10-core M4 iMac? Or maybe peripherals that add up to about the same price as the iMac, but better quality. Is this possible...- permanoob
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- comparison imac m4 chip mac mini
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Upgrade to M4 Pro Mac mini from M2 Max Mac Studio?
Hi! I currently have an M2 Max Studio (32GB RAM, 1TB storage). It's way overpowered for my needs (I basically do text editing, watch videos on YouTube, very light and infrequent video editing, 842,49 GB available in my hard drive... you get the idea). Now, I was wondering if it would be a good... -
How to connect 2 Studio displays to Mac mini M2 and windows work laptop simultaneously
Hello Dear community member, I need guidance on the best possible ways to connect my 2 SD to my mac min and work laptop ( lenovo think pad ) and MB air M2 My current setup : 1)Connected my macbook to Studio display with thunderbolt USB C cable directly 2) Connected the current dell Led 27"... -
Mac Mini with cellular iPad to make cellular Mac for on the go uses?
Hey guys. I’ve had this concept for a while, but just now showed up around here. Anyways, if one was to get an Mac mini and a cellular iPad, ( in my case an iPad mini 6 for maximum portability) could you use sidecar to use the mini as a screen and use hotspot to supply the wi-fi for the Mac...
