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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. F

    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)...
  6. 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...
  7. 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_
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    • apple silicon logic pro mac mini
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. 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...
  9. D

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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
  12. 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
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    • 1440p display mac mini
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  13. 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...
  14. DrRobF

    Is it worth upgrading an old old mac mini? Need it for streaming.

    I have an old mac mini. I am not positive of the date of purchase but I'm pretty sure its 2012. I want to try and set it upo almost entirely for streaming in a bedroom. Here are my questions for the experts. I know I can add an SSD drive and i believe more memory... if I put the money in to do...
    • DrRobF
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    • mac mini streaming video upgrade
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. G

    M1 Mac mini not waking display after sleep

    My M1 (8gb/256) Mac mini doesn't seem to want to wake my displays after its been sleeping. I have tried with 2 different displays with 2 different HDMI cables with the same thing occurring on each one. I am currently only using one at a time. I also noticed some pink squares/graphics glitches on...
  16. Anonymous Freak

    USB on M1 Macs isn't actually 10Gb/s? (Also definitely not USB4)

    After quite a bit of testing, I have concluded that the USB bus on at least my Mac mini M1 does not actually support "USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)" as listed on the Tech Specs page. I have a Samsung T5 USB-C SSD. It supports "USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gb/s" (Gawd, I hate USB 3.1+ naming conventions...†)...
  17. Anonymous Freak

    M1 Macs only support one single external display via *ALL* Thunderbolt 3 ports.

    Just got my M1 Mac mini. Can confirm - only one single display over Thunderbolt, regardless of how you attempt to connect. I tried: Two USB-C-to-DisplayPort connections direct to back of Mini - only the first one got signal. I tried a Thunderbolt 3 Dock that has two DisplayPort connections...
  18. I

    So, how's M1 for streamers? (OBS, Streamlabs OBS etc)

    I use my current iMac for recording and streaming using Streamlabs OBS and the regular OBS. Anyone here have their hands on an M1 and perhaps some info on how well these free, but popular items of software are running on the M1 hardware with rosetta? I want to hit this shiny order button with...
    • itrends
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    • mac m1 mac mini obs streamlabs
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. mglakner

    Explain RAM Utilization on macOs

    I use a 2014 mac mini as a home server (plex, itunes, photos, etc.) it has 8gb of Ram. I run some ram intensive apps like a Ubiquiti controller and my usage was into the 60-70% range, so i thought i needed more ram, so i bought a 2012 mac mini with 16gb. I cloned my 2014 to my 2012 and booted...
    • mglakner
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    • 16gb 2012 2014 mac mini macos ram usage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  20. HopefullSisyfus

    (malicious) screen alteration can't be restored or erased. Searching deeper solution.

    Hello all readers, I am new here to MacRumours forum. I have been a faithfull mac-user for years. I am posting this thread here, in hope to find a solution to a persisting problem i can't seem to get rid of. I have been with a screen "problem" on my new Macbook pro 2019 (catlina) and on my...
    • HopefullSisyfus
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    • alteration catalina clean install display erase all content genius bar hardware iphone 6s 64gb mac mac mini macbook pro "13 2019 macbook2007 macbookpro macbookpro13" screen software torrent virus
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: macOS
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