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  1. jimmueller

    Google Chrome is hiding file extensions of downloaded images

    As it says on the tin, starting a few weeks ago Google Chrome (75.0.3770.142) defaults to hide file extensions when downloading images. There is a "Hide Extension" tickbox at the lower left of the Save dialogue and it is on by default. This happens only in Chrome. Safari also has this tickbox...
  2. C

    Mac mini optical sound output to sound bar

    I have an old Mac mini with optical output (2014). I would like to connect it to a sound bar but am not sure it will work or be the quality needed for the full audio experience. I know it will not transfer formats like Dolby Atmos, but I don’t want to transfer just a 2.0 stereo signal. I want...
    • Cvduring
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    • mac mini optical output sound bar surround sound
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac mini
  3. danhoo

    Mac mini to iMac display issue

    I've got a recently purchased Mac mini connected to an old iMac via a USB-C-to-miniDisplayPort cable. Everything works fine except for when I first power the Mac mini on -- the iMac briefly shows the Apple logo, and then the screen goes dark. To actually see the video, I have to disconnect and...
    • danhoo
    • Thread
    • display displayport imac mac mini usb-c
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
  4. B

    Upgrade a 2014 Mac Mini SSD with adapter

    Hello Everyone. I have a Mac Mini Late 2014 model with factory fusion drive configuration. So the PCIE slot is the official one. I just replaced the Apple SSD By a Samsung EVO 970 with an adapter (this model...
    • bulkathos
    • Thread
    • 2014 adapter mac mini sintech ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. EEzycade

    I may be switching to a Windows PC, any advice?

    Hi all. I am considering selling my MacBook Pro and building my own gaming/workstation PC. My rationale is that my MacBook Pro sits docked for the majority of the time and so I might as well switch to a desktop. The Mac mini and iMac could fit my needs but it is a fact that I can build a more...
  6. Fraserh02

    Buy Mac Mini 2018 now or wait?

    Hello, I am looking to get the top end I7 Mac Mini from 2018. I was just wondering if you guys think it would be worth buying now or holding out and seeing if they do update it in Oct/November. They did take a very long time to update the last model, but it feels to me that this will be a...
    • Fraserh02
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    • 2019 i7 processor i9 processor mac mini
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. C

    Considering Replacing 2012 iMac with Mac Mini

    Hi all, first-time poster but longtime forum lurker. Nice to meet you. I purchased a 2012 iMac, a 27-inch model with a 3 TB Fusion drive and maxed-out processor (I believe i7 3.4 GHz?), shortly after it launched. It's served us faithfully over these 7 years as our main computer but that drive...
    • CRX
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    • buying advice mac mini
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. tobiastimpe

    Mac Pro, mac Mini with eGPU or something else

    Hello everybody, as my current system is already 7 years old now, I am in the market for a new desktop. When the rumors about the new Mac Pro started, I thought "Well, I'll just wait to see what they announce and how much it costs." - That was before they announced the pricing of the new Mac...
  9. Sverkel

    Picture quality MBP vs. Mac mini

    Hello I got the new Mac mini some weeks ago and is very happy with it. There is only one thing that bugs me. I think the picture quality is worse than it was with my MacBook Pro 2016 (now sold). The MacBook Pro was connected with displayport 1.2 over a Thunderbolt 3 dock but the Mac mini is...
    • Sverkel
    • Thread
    • displayport hdmi mac mini macbook picture quality
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  10. T

    Mac Mini Maxed out Vs Mac pro 5,1 Maxed out

    Hey guys! So, recently i've been buying and selling a ton of macs because I just can't decide what's best for me. Here is the situation. My daily driver has been a 2013 Maxed out 15' Mbp with a 750m. Until recently, i've just been "docking" it at home with my main monitor. I didn't like the...
  11. W

    Boot from external TB3 SSD on 2018 Mini?

    I have a chance to buy a used 2018 Mac Mini at an astonishingly good price, but the catch is that it only has the 128gb hard drive (I need at least 500). That got me thinking - should I get the Mini, but some TB3 estrnal SSD and boot off of that? Is that a terrible idea (will I sacrifice a lot...
    • weezin
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    • mac mini ssd tb3
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Mac mini
  12. J

    Mac mini doesn't recognize Bluetooth keyboard or mouse on lock screen after restart

    Hey folks. Trying to gauge how common of a problem this is. I just bought a 2018 Mac mini, and I've noticed that macOS isn't recognizing my Logitech Bluetooth mouse and keyboard after a full restart. When going to SLEEP, the keyboard and mouse can wake up the Mac mini just fine. But an actual...
  13. Kevbasscat

    Resolved 2019 iMac ram Mismatched Or Underclocked to 2400MHz fix

    For all those who have struggled with purchasing DDR4 to upgrade your ram, then found it only runs at 2400MHz instead of the advertised 2666MHz, here is some background on common misconceptions and then the real truth and resolution. The first section just explains most ofour common...
    • Kevbasscat
    • Thread
    • 2019 imac 2500mhz 2666mhz all macs ddr4 imac mac mini xmp 2.0
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  14. redheeler

    Anyone still using a Mac mini as a HTPC?

    Some of us still prefer a fully-featured desktop computer HTPC, but at $800 even the base model Mac mini is hard to justify. It's telling that Apple doesn't market the mini's HTPC capabilities anymore, only the Apple TV is targeted at that market now. Really a shame that modern Apple seems so...
  15. M

    Mac mini - one app to stream all (Netflix, NowTV & prime)

    Hi guys, I have a spare Mac mini and I thought I would put it in my living room and hook it up to my TV with hue lights have the lights synced to the content I am watching. Most of our viewing is on Netflix and Prime. We are planning to get NowTV to watch a few things on there. I am having...
  16. I

    What should I buy? Want: Workhorse for creative work for next 5-7 years.

    Hello - thanks in advance for your help as I plan to purchase my dream Mac! :D So here's the rundown: I'm looking to purchase something to last me the next 5-7 years and have peace of mind. I want it to work at the speed of my creative output and not let technology bottleneck my flow. In the...
  17. O

    WIFI drops when I connect external HDD to Mac Mini via USB

    I have a Mac mini 2018 i7 256GB storage and 8GB RAM. It runs Mojave. Very happy so far. I had to save money on the storage of course so I was lately running out of space. I sometimes connect my MBP on the network and use my other's Mac storage. A couple of days ago I used an old HDD and...
    • onespeedvelo
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    • airport mac mac mini mini network wifi wireless network on mini
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. S

    24-27" 4K Monitors for 2018 Mac mini?

    We are getting ready to buy a 4K 24” or 27” monitor to replace our ~10+ year old 23” Apple Cinema Display. We are using Safari, Mail, Omnifocus, iTunes and Photos on a daily basis on a new 2018 Mac mini. We'd love to have our next monitor last as long and perform as well as our current one...
    • schmoofee
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    • 4k display mac mini monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. E

    Classic Mac Pro vs Mac Mini eGPU (Gaming)?

    I'm trying to come up with a plan on if I should stick with my cMP for another year+, or if I should use this next year to hack Catalina onto it and try to off-ramp (sell and buy) onto another platform. I mostly use my Mac as a mac I can also occasionally code, transcode videos on and boot into...
    • eksu
    • Thread
    • benchmark fps gaming mac mini vega
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  20. D

    Stuck trying to have Home directory on SSD - setup but can't login.

    I have a 2018 Mac Mini with only 256gb internal SSD so I want to use the internal only for the boot drive, OS, apps and have all files on the external SSD. I formatted the SSD as APFS encrypted. Set a password and added to Keychain. I created a new User account to test this out moving the...
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