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  1. surfnode

    Weird graphics glitch on Mac mini 2012 (Monterey Patched)

    So I'm using patched macOS Monterey on my Mac mini 2012 and I've noticed a wierd glitch where apps I've opened from Launchpad, leave a permanent imprint on the screen until the next restart. Re-launching Finder doesn't resolve this. Anyone seen anything similar? Just wondering whether its my...
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    • glitch gpu graphics mac mini 2012 monterey patched
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    • Forum: Mac mini
  2. R

    Mac mini 2012 or 2014 ?

    Hi newbie here, I’m currently using my iPad Pro M1 as my main computer hooked up to my monitor (BenQ 2780). My experience so far is positive however I still feel like I could do with something else as a back up, I was thinking of getting a Mac mini 2012 or 2014. Question is are these still...
  3. adb1973

    How To?: install Big Sur (OCLP) on Mac mini 2012 server with 2 SSDs

    Hi. I have a Mac mini 2012 with 2 similar SSD’s inside. Under Catalina I used Rafal Lesniaks method to make it boot from RAID which worked great and had 1GB/s I/O speeds as a consequence. Apparently Big Sur broke this option. At least I couldn’t make it work and no one replied to my requests...
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    • apfs apple raid big sur 11.6 corestorage mac mini 2012 oclp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS Big Sur (11)
  4. D

    Mac mini late 2012 in 2021 a good idea?

    Hi everybody I’m on a tight budget for a computer for recording music, light video editing and a little if any web surfing/YouTube on it. I already have a monitor/keyboard setup to a couple node computers that are dedicated to that. So I thought a Mac mini is a no brainer since I don’t need...
  5. Satman82

    Late 2012 mac mini upgraded which OS should I run.

    I have a late 2012 mac mini with 2.5 ghz I5, 16 gb ram, and 256 ssd. It's currently running on Sierra 10.12.6. Which OS should I be running to get the most out of my mac mini. Without slowing it down.
  6. L

    Mini 2012 audio input

    I have been using my reel to reel Tandberg TD20A with my 2012 Mac mini for the past 11 years, without any problem. Suddenly there is no signal from the audio input. Audio via USB is OK. System preferences/sound/input/line in and output/headphones. All correct as usual. The source sound is OK...
    • lazinov
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    • mac mini 2012 no audio in
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. Insidious

    System Info > Storage only shows Used Space for Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Drives

    I have my main HD formatted as APFS and it shows what portions of the drive are apps, movies, music, pics, other, etc. After upgrading to Catalina, I noticed it no longer shows any information for all of my other drives. At first I thought this issue was only affecting my external drives, but I...
  8. 4sallypat

    Mac Mini 2012 made in 2014 can't install El Capitan ???

    I have a 2012 Mac Mini i7 Server CTO and can't install El Capitan either from boot USB or upgraded from Yosemite. The original OS that came with the Mini was Yosemite due to to the 2014 manufacture date. Yosemite works perfectly installed from Internet Recovery mode. I keep getting this El Cap...
  9. A

    Is it worth installing SSD in my very slow Mac Mini

    I have a late 2012 Mac Mini and it is very (very) slow. The spec is 2.5GHz dual core Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 and I have 500 GB of storage of which 292 GB is available. It was running very slowly and Apple last week installed the latest version of Mac OS Catalina (10.15.5)...
  10. oveidamusic

    running an ableton/logic/audio production on an external ssd via usb3 or thunderbolt versus local

    I am experiencing driver errors in Ableton even in naked/early projects at times, when things need to be recalled...
    • oveidamusic
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    • 16gb ddr3 2.6ghz intel core i7 mac mini 2012
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. ianvoyager

    2012 Mac Mini - Underscan problems with Samsung TV

    Display underscan is seemingly forgotten after a system restart or return from screensaver on a Mac Mini running macOS 14.10.6 Mac: MacMini 2012 Display: 40” Samsung TV (1920x1080) I have connected the Mac and display together via a HDMI cable. Every time the MacMini restarts or comes back...
  12. K

    Mac Mini 2012 occationally stutters

    Refurbed Mac Mini late 2012 i5 2.5GHz 8GB x 2 Kingston PC3L 12800 RAM Primary drive - Kingston 480GB A400 SSD Secondary drive - Seagate 2TB HDD Official Apple DVI to VGA Adapter MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 (reinstalled ML through internet recovery and directly upgraded to Mojave) Connected to router...
    • KANDAQ
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    • freeze mac mini 2012 mojave 10.4.5
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  13. C

    Mac mini 2012 i5 worth buying in 2019

    Looking at buying a used 2012 Mac mini i5 and upgrading the RAM and the HD to a 500GB FLASH Drive. After this upgrade its $200 - $275 less that entry level i3 Mac mini 2018. Worth it in 2019 vs but a 2018 mini? For online school work mostly, video watching, internet, MS Office type apps., some...
  14. x13gamer

    2012 Mini boots fine sometimes... Prohibited symbol others

    A 2012 Mac Mini that I have owned since October recently booted with the prohibited symbol. I have tried reinstalling the original software and have tried restoring using recovery mode and it will work for some time and then go back to the same issue a few days later. I ran ETRECheck and got...
    • x13gamer
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    • fushion drive mac mini 2012 prohibited
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. RevDC

    Bluetooth speaker connection issue

    I have a late 2012 Mac mini running macOS 10.14.1. I have a recently developed issue. I can pair bluetooth audio devices through the system preferences bluetooth panel. I can get them to appear in system preferences sound. I can select them there, but the selection will not persist - either...
  16. A

    Self Installed Fusion Drive Mac Mini

    I have a late 2012 Mac mini currently running macOS High Sierra. Back when I bought it a couple years ago I upgraded it and installed a fusion drive on it. If I update to macOS Mojave will my fusion drive still work? Sorry if this question has been answered.
  17. thisguyneil

    Mac Mini 2012 not detecting dual monitors

    First time poster, if this belongs somewhere else/isnt allowed please be patient with me Hi, I have used my 2012 Mac Mini (MD387LL/A) with my 27 inch LG monitor (27MP33HQ) for years without any problem, but recently I've picked up a Samsung 24 inch curved monitor (CF390 24'') and wanted to run...
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    • dual monitor dual monitors mac mini 2012
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. Thebeat07

    What monitor to get that is closest thing to a Retina display?

    Hi all, I just bought a used Mac mini 2012, Core i5, 16gb ram with SSD. I was just wondering if there is any monitor out there that is closest to having a Retina display. I really don't know anything about buying monitors, but I just want it very crisp like a Retina display. Any brand is welcome...
  19. Thebeat07

    Buy this Mac Mini?

    this guy selling me his 2012 Mac Mini, core i5, 4gb ram and 500gb hard drive for $460 Canadian. Is it worth it? I only want to learn Sketch with this mac. Not sure how it will run. I will be upgrading to more ram and ssd. What worries me is the core i5 since is is a dual core and not quad.
  20. ClemsonDV

    Mac Mini (Late 2012) Upgrades. SSD or Data Doubler.

    I have a 2.3 GHz quad core, 16 GB 1600 MHz RAM late 2012 Mac Mini. It ... is... dragging. It has a 1 TB SATA drive which I know is limiting it. I'm really looking into upgrading this Mac without putting a whole lot of money into this 6 year old machine. Boot ups are super slow. Loading...
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