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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
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    • black screen daisy chain dell display displaylink dual monitor hdmi m1 mini mac mini
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  4. 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...
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    • 1440p display mac mini
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    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...
  6. 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...
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    • mac mini streaming video upgrade
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. 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...
  8. 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...†)...
  9. 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...
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    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...
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    • mac m1 mac mini obs streamlabs
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. 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...
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    • 16gb 2012 2014 mac mini macos ram usage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  12. 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...
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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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    Capture One laggy on Mac Mini 2018?!

    My Mac Mini specs: i7 3.2GHz, 32GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics 630 I have read in reviews that Capture One is speedier than Lightroom in several areas. My experience has been surprisingly different. There's a noticeable lag when using sliders during editing such as Exposure, White...
    • gnohz
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    • capture one mac mini photo editing photography post processing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Photography
  14. N

    Keyboard pair for new Mac Mini

    Hello everyone, I bought a Mac Mini and it has to be set up from the welcome screen. I dont have the original keyboard but i have the same model keyboard. I’m unable to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode on the Mac Mini because it is not even set up yet. When I turn the Apple Wireless Keyboard...
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    • apple wireless keyboard mac mini
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Mac Mini 2020 Catalina not working with HDMI switch + extractor

    Hi, I use an LG 4K monitor that works like a charm when I use HDMI directly with the Mac Mini 2020. Would like to use a Sonos Beam soundbar and in order to do that, I'm using an HDMI switch audio extractor. I wondered if I could get the audio to work but to my surprise, there's no video...
    • B0ender0
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    • catalina handshake hdmi mac mini monitor 4k switch video adapters
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  16. D

    Mac mini for iTunes and iPhoto only

    I am using iTunes for music (large library on external USB drive) and iPhoto (large library on external USB drive),both on my 2017 MBP running Mojave. I am thinking about getting a Mac mini to stay on Mojave just for iTunes and iPhoto, so I can then upgrade my MBP to Big Sur when available. I do...
  17. Vasha

    Scanner for Mac mini G4/1.25

    I've got a Mac mini G4/1.25 model A1103, 512MB SDRAM, and it still runs great. Using OS X 10.4. Now I'm looking to get a used 1200 dpi (true) scanner to go with it. What models would be compatible/have drivers available? Thanks for tips!
  18. megaHex

    How to restore dual partitions APFS Catalina / Win10

    Hi there, I am trying to restore two partitions on multiple new mac minis. have an image of catalina with a bunch of apps installed and also a win 10 WIM file used to restore onto the Bootcamp partition. Now after attempting to do the restore to the partition on the mac side using CCC it...
  19. 4jasontv

    Sharing multiple displays with PC and Mac Mini 2020

    Three questions: 1. Do I have to use thunderbolt 3 displays if a want to add triple displays to a Mac Mini 2020? 2. Is there anything I can do to ensure a Mac Mini doesn't recognize the display when plugged in but the display is set to a different input? 3. What's the max resolution the mini...
  20. Finn Baingo

    Looking for a cheap and usable Mac mini

    Hi, im new in the mac world so i need some advice in buying a mac mini, i found one fore little money, the only problem i found Is that the model is not going to get new software updates. I’m using an iPad Pro 2020, an iphone XS and an Apple Watch. I’m looking for a Mac to save pictures and...
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