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  1. L

    Mac Mini M1 not recognising SD card

    I've recently upgraded to a Mac Mini with M1 chip, I love it, but... it will not recognise any SD card I throw at it, either through a camera USB cable or through the USB type C card reader. I've tried everything I can think of. I've checked all the boxes in Finder preferences, re-named cards...
  2. waltteriii

    M1 and After Effects / Ram preview problem

    Hi, I just got Mac Mini M1 with 16GB/1TB. Could somebody with After Effects confirm that you can play basic 3840x2160 resolution timeline correctly with one layer? Even when having no effects and placing 4k 1min video to the timeline ram preview is totally freezing and stuttering even the most...
  3. M

    How long to connect to other Mac's on your network?

    Hi folks, just wondering how long it takes for 1 of your Mac's to connect to another Mac on the same network? I have had a Mac mini for many years, and have recently changed my 2015 MBP to the base M1 MBA, but one thing I do not remember taking so long to do in the past, was connect to the Mac...
  4. daveh0

    System Upgrade advice

    i currently have a 2011 27" iMac - i7, 3.1ghz with 20gb RAM with a gig of vRAM on a standard AMD Radeon 6970M video card. It's connected to 2 24" Dell U2415 monitors running at 1920x1200. i use it for web development (VS Code, various node servers and processes, databases, source control...
    • daveh0
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    • egpu mac mini system upgrade video adapters
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. Evil_night

    Max Spec Mac Mini (i7 6 core + 64GB +1TB) + eGPU (AMD Radeon Pro W5700) vs iMac 5K (10 core i9, 128 Gb ram) + eGPU?

    Hi guys, I'm facing a major dilemma here and wondering if any of you would throw your two cents in for me to make the final decision here! I'm a film/video editor that mainly works on TVC and Music Promos, recently decided to upgrade my system so purchased a top of the line intel Mac Mini plus...
  6. RealMonster

    Using iPhone as audio input to macOS via audio midi setup

    I've just found out that I can use my iPhone as an audio source for my Mac. I've enabled my phone through the Audio Midi Setup application, but I can't get it to play over my headphones. The audio is *definitely* coming in, because I can record it through the QuickTime Player. I've also tried...
    • RealMonster
    • Thread
    • audio audio/midi settings iphone mac mini
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  7. JippaLippa

    Washed-out colours in the macOS Interface When Enabling HDR

    Hello. I recently purchased an M1 Mac Mini with 16GB of Ram, but I'm experiencing some weird issues with HDR. I think the problem is on the mac side, as everything seems to be OK in Windows 10 (I have a gaming PC too). I own a Del PD2700U 4K Designer Display which while being natively 8-bit...
  8. rjalex

    New M1 Mac Mini blanks out

    Dear friends, first days with the new Mac Mini (256GB SSD + 16GB Ram) and Big Sur 11.1, one monitor attached to Displayport (Viewsonic 24" IPS fullHD). Today as the machine was copying some 100GB+ of files from a USB WD hard disk to a USB SSD (Samsung T5), about midway, the screen turned off...
  9. Sovon Halder

    I really need to upgrade storage of my Mac Mini M1

    It's been 6 days and already I've got a warning "storage almost full". My 3TB HDD sounds like a jet engine when powered on, and hangs up Finder when waking up from sleep, it's very annoying. I need a large storage device for casual use that is QUIET and will be connected to the back of the...
  10. S

    Mac mini M1 chip doesn't fully shut down - Kernel panic

    Hi all - new to the forum. I received the Mac mini M1 chip about 2 weeks ago. Ever since day one, when the Mac mini is on for longer periods, it doesn't shut down completely. When I shut it down, the connection to my two monitors will go off (no signal displayed on both), but the "power" light...
  11. K

    Surround Sound Issue

    I've been trying to figure this one out for days. I just bought an M1 Mac Mini. I am trying to plug it into my Samsung 4k display Un55NU7100 via HDMI into the third HDMI port (with ARC). So far all good, image is crisp. Now I am struggling to figure out how to get surround sound coming out. My...
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    Mac Mini Thunderbolt to DisplayPort 1.1A

    Hi there, I am looking to buy the new Mac mini and connect it to my old monitor. It is the 30" NEC PA301W. Pretty old now but the resolution and quality is still very good for my purposes. The only video inputs are: 2xDVI-D w/HDCP, 2xDisplayPort 1.1a. With that in mind, what cable (or cables)...
  13. RobbieTT

    M1 Real-world performance, multitasking & beachballs

    I'm a few weeks in to the M1 experience and before getting into my thoughts on actual performance I must offer a few alibis & excuses. I am probably not the average user (whatever that is) - my machines have to work hard most of the time and work together with my wider network of Macs. My...
  14. M

    Mac mini - Logic Pro

    Looking for buying advice. I'm considering purchasing an M1 either Mac mini or MacBook Pro 13 inch as an interim solution and I thought I'd seek some viewpoints/knowledge/advice about what to do. Logic Pro is my primary reason for owning a Mac. I'm a hobbiest music producer using logic on my...
    • mattmh_
    • Thread
    • apple silicon logic pro mac mini
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. tejagamer

    Considering switching to M1 Mac Mini from 13" MBP 2018

    Hi, I am currently running a 2018 MBP 13" (TB Base with 8/256GB) and it's so sluggish it with an external display (even 1440p along with internal) with just 8GB of RAM. Planning to switch to a Mac mini M1 with 16GB as my laptop always runs docked at my desk all the time. I got a good deal from a...
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    DisplayPort display emulator plug

    As I understand it the M1 macs do not support target display mode. I have a 2011 27” iMac which I would like to replace with a new M1 Mac mini. However reading these forums it appears my iMac will not function as a display for the mini in target display mode (through thunderbolt). It occurred...
  17. crospa91

    Mac Mini (M1) Issues with Lg UHD Display (32UN500-W)

    Hi Guys, Couple of weeks ago I've received my brand new Mac mini with M1 Chip. Today I've received my new display, a UHD monitor 4K from Lg (32UN500-W) and this is when the trouble begin. I can get full resolution and scaling without issue from the Mac mini, but when the display present darker...
  18. F23

    Daisy Chain Dell monitor on M1 Mac Mini?

    Since the M1 Mac Mini only supports 1 display with each port type, would it be possible to use dual Dell monitors through 1 USB C/Thunderbolt port by using daisy chaining of the DP 1.2 port? HDMI has been causing major issues with black screens and flashing so I am looking to use just the USB C...
    • F23
    • Thread
    • black screen daisy chain dell display displaylink dual monitor hdmi m1 mini mac mini
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. Linas7

    Monitor for Mac mini

    I have a late 2012 Mac Mini that needs a monitor. Two candidates - HP pavilion 27q and Dell S2721DS. Both have a resolution of 2560 x 1440 (1440p) but the Dell is at 75 Hz and HP is at 60 Hz. as per the spec sheet for Mac Mini, it supports 1080p at 60 Hz via HDMI. Based on other posts on...
    • Linas7
    • Thread
    • 1440p display mac mini
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  20. C

    Mac mini M1 epson printer support

    I have a new Mac mini M1, and I have an Epson ET-2550 printer, that I use wirelessly. My MacBook Pro is using Mac OS 11.0.1 and prints fine to the printer, but my new Mac mini won't add the printer over wireless connection. I spent a good 45 minutes with Epson support installing (and...
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