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mac mini m2

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    talegram cache folder

    how to change the cache disk for app store telegram? I download videos a few gb at a time and they all load on my ssd with 256gb of memory. I have an external ssd but I can't store cache on it, I can't install telegram on the external drive, is this something apple still can't implement? Tried...
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    After upgrading safari doesn't want to download files to my external ssd

    After upgrading to mac os 15, safari doesn't want to download files to my external ssd. No other browsers have this problem. I've tried downloading completely different files. I restarted my mac several times, reconnected my external drive, it didn't help. Apple screwed up once again
  3. nikikaly21

    Gave up my mini M2 for an iMac M1. No regrets!

    I had so many display issues with third party displays and my Mac mini M2; I couldn't find ones that played nice under $500, and ones in that range never hit consistent graphical performance with basic tasks like watching Hulu tv, or playing Apple Arcade, So, I recently traded my baseline Mac...
  4. andyx181x

    M2 Mac mini restarts from a problem, possible kernel panic

    Hey guys. About a month ago I finally upgraded from my old 2010 27” iMac intel to a Mac mini M2 and did a Time Machine restore to the newer Mac. Since then whenever I wake my computer up from sleep the computer restarts from a problem detected. I did my homework and got clean my Mac...
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    sonoma 14.3 mouse lagging

    after upgrading to sonoma 14.3 on my mac mini m2 mouse steelseries rival 3 usb is no longer smooth, added imput lag when dragging windows
  6. susizt

    My Mac Mini M2 always wakes up using USB-C monitor port instead of "primary" HDMI display port, on a portable monitor, any fixes?

    Hello! I have this issue with a portable monitor I have connected to both ports, HDMI and USB-C, on my Mac Mini M2. It turn out that I can power the monitor by connecting it to the USB-C port instead of the power outlet, which saves me from using a lot of cables. The monitor connected using...
  7. carolmarol66

    Audio Input Mac Mini M2 Turntable RCA jack trouble

    For the love of God... how do I INPUT audio to my new mac mini m2. I have a turntable with rca cables and it doesn't need a pre-amp. I just bought rca to usb-c converter but the mini wont recognize it. I currently use the RCA to headphone jack in my older iMac 2010 and the stereo input to...
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    Mac Mini M2 + Monitor + External SSD Setup Advice Needed

    As I can no longer update it, i'm having to move on from my brilliant late 2014 imac (27inch ,i7, 3TB Fusion Drive, 24GB). Have decided to keep costs down by going for the new mac mini M2, 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD. Both my wife and I have iphoto library files over 350GB so there...
  9. 7422736m

    Mac mini M2 base model: fans always on?

    Hi! Just bought a base model Mac Mini M2 for some basic tasks, and I have it plugged into my Apple Studio Display. It's the first Desktop Mac I own, so I wonder, is it normal to have the fan always on, although dead silent at around 1700 RPM and with a temperature of 40-42 degrees celsius...
  10. VietKinh

    What Mac should I get? MacBook vs Mac Mini

    Hello guys, I need to get a Mac, but not sure which one yet. Here is my current option. Note: Educational discount and gift card applied to final price. 1. Macbook Air 15" (8GB/256GB) - $1050 2. Macbook Air 15" (16GB/256GB) - $1230 3. Mac Mini M2 (8GB/256GB) - $400 4. Mac Mini M2 Pro...
  11. the.big.k

    Connecting Two Macs to Dell UltraSharp Monitor

    I wish to connect two Mac machines to my UltraSharp U2723QE using USB. So far, I have connected both the machines to my monitor using USB C:- Mac Mini (M2) through the USB-C port at the centre MacBook Pro (M1) through the USB-C port on the left side I would like to- Easily switch between...
  12. Ridge Racer

    Mac mini M2 Wi-Fi connection drops when Displays system setting is active

    Very strange issue here... whenever the Displays system settings pane is active and in the foreground, my Wi-Fi connection starts playing up. Literally within a couple of seconds of loading the Displays panel up, internet connectivity will drop off. I can test by running pings in Terminal, and...
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    External display looks bad on M1 MacBook Pro and M2 Mac Mini

    So I just bought my first Mac Mini (the new M2) but noticed that the colors of the screen are bad. They are really inaccurate. Before I used the Mac Mini, I used a Hackintosh for about 3 years and never had any issues with the colors (using the same monitor). To make sure I wasn't going crazy...