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Facetime with Mac mini
Hi. I have a Mac mini and I'd like to use FaceTime with it. Can I use any kind of webcam and is the resolution the same as the camera's maximum, i.e. will a 4K webcam allow me to transmit in 4K or is there an OS limitation such as 720p or 1080p? -
Home Photos/Media Storage Issue; new iMac, old mini, NAS?
My 2014 15-in MBP has a 500GB SSD that is bursting at the seams: Photos no longer downloads originals from iCloud! I just can’t imagine not having local copies of my photos, music, and videos—but, while Lightroom and Final Cut make it easy to offload originals to external storage, Apple Photos...- Miles Davis
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Mac mini 2012 i5 worth buying in 2019
Looking at buying a used 2012 Mac mini i5 and upgrading the RAM and the HD to a 500GB FLASH Drive. After this upgrade its $200 - $275 less that entry level i3 Mac mini 2018. Worth it in 2019 vs but a 2018 mini? For online school work mostly, video watching, internet, MS Office type apps., some...- cb3
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What’s the best solution for connecting a eGPU to a 2014 mini?
I have a 2.6ghz 2014 Mac mini, and a Radeon XFX R9 280 vou from my old windows pc, I want to connect it to this machine, what would be the best way to proceed about it? I know I need a eGPU enclosure (don’t know if it’s easier/cheaper to find a thunderbolt 2 one or a 3 with 3 to 2 adapter) and... -
Mid 2011 Mac Mini won't boot
I currently have a late 2014 iMac. Got it when it came out. Did the migration of my 2011 Mac Mini to it, then unplugged the Mac Mini to setup the iMac where it was going. Then I hooked the Mac Mini up to another outlet, with a monitor and... nothing. Wouldn't boot. Tried just about every outlet...- Cruciarius
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Where to get RAM upgraded?
I know you can technically upgrade the RAM yourself in the 2018 mini but having watch the videos I don’t feel very confident in my ability. I’m based in the UK and I’m wondering if you can go into an Apple Store or Authorised Service place and they will do it? Would you be able able to provide... -
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Mac Pro vs. Mini — Adobe & Trading
First post in the forums here but have been reading for a long time. I’m looking to invest in a new desktop setup for professional use. I’ll be running Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign regularly. I upload and edit large files for my work. I also trade stocks...- jrriney
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'18 Macbook Pro 13" Refurbed or '18 Mac Mini?
This will be my first Mac ever, and I'm wanting in on the Apple ecosystem and try MacOS. I currently have the XR. Will be using for typical internet usage, and photo editing in Adobe Lightroom CC and/or Classic, or Iridient, or some other. (I own a Fujifilm XT-1). Also as a way to seriously...- Bojack Horseman
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Just Acquired... Now Dead
Like the title says, received a brand new Mac Mini a couple of days ago and it is already dead. I can't get it to boot into any mode at all. Scheduled a trip to the Apple Store for the weekend. If they can't get it working there, I will probably just return it rather than shipping it off for... -
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Do I need an eGPU for my tasks?
So everyone knows that the i5 in the Mac mini is strong enough for almost everything. We can put that behind us. Except for 3D rendering related tasks, one will need an eGPU. I'd say that now but I'm not sure. [1] Sooo......What do you call as 3D rendering? My workflow includes Photoshop... -
Hard Drive Failed, Carbonite Blew Up, iCloud Stole Everything, and More!
I'm angry at everything here. I have long backed up my Mac mini with Carbonite and with Time Machine. I figured I'd never have a problem if I had both. Well, last week, the hard drive on my Mac mini failed. We had to drive 5 hours away to the nearest "Genius Bar." e has to get a hotel, which...- Laisha
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- carbonite hard drive icloud ipad iphone mac mini macbook pro miscellaneous problem syncing
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Good IR for 2018 Mac Mini
Today I finally upgraded my Mac Mini to the new 2018 version. I have used a Mac Mini as entertainment center connected to my TV for years, and amongst other things, I run Kodi on it. I control Kodi, and the rest of my entertainment setup, using a Logitech Harmony remote... So, imagine my... -
Mac Mini pre-login WiFi connection
Hi, I'm setting up my new Mac Mini (2018) as a home file/video/etc server. Old one (2011 server) reconnected to Wifi after remote reboot withawithoutout any problem. New mini unfortunately connects to WiFi only after login which makes it unusable for remote work (I need to reboot now and then... -
List of games and apps optimized for eGPU?
Not sure if this is the right place for this topic but I recently got my mac mini 2018, i7 and also bought an eGPU (Razer Core X with a Radeon Rx 580). Very happy so far, no issues at all. Running super stable since more than 3 weeks now...so far so good. :) Now, while MacOS seems to be more... -
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What to replace family computer with?
Hey all, I'm looking to replace a family PC on a budget with an Apple/MacOS device. I have a nice monitor and a usable keyboard and mouse (probably would replace at some point). I'd like to have all devices (iphone , ipad, my work computer which is a 2018 MBP) all on the same ecosystem. It would...- Vigileo
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Is anyone running a 2018 Mini from an external SSD
Hi everyone, It's been ages since I've bought a new Mac, in-fact I'm currently only running an old Mac Mini that is starting to show its age. My question to you, is whether anyone is running a new 2018 Mini from an external SSD. I can't justify Apple prices when I can get a good quality 2TB... -
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Mac Mini Screen Flickers Black
Hi, I have a Mac Mini with 3.2GHz i7 chip, 32GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. I have it directly connected to a LG 4K Ultrafine. I notice it will flicker to a black screen for about 1 second randomly. Usually happens right after I start using the mini for a few minutes when powered on. Anyone else...- appkingpin
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What to replace my late 2014 iMac with?
My current Mac is an iMac 5K late 2014 model with 32GB of RAM & 3TB built-in Fusion drive. While it was under warranty, it suddenly had an overheating issue. After a few trips to the Apple store, it was fixed. They replaced the screen, thermal paste, and honestly, I don't recall what else...- Cruciarius
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- game imac mac mac mini streaming
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iSight video cam & mic into 2018 MM?
This question may raise a chuckle or two, but it is sincere. About twice a year I do holiday Skypes with family and I was able to keep my ancient iSight going with my mid-2010 MM up through High Sierra using an adaptor to the Firewire 800 port on my 2010 MM. Is there a way to make it work... -
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I extensively benchmarked my 2018 Mac Mini+eGPU against my 2009 Mac Pro
Hi there! It turns out keeping a 2009 Mac Pro running can be a lot of busy work (as 25 pages of people who can't read instructions will attest)- especially since I have a Geforce 1080 and modern NVIDIA cards are no-go in Mojave until further notice. So I figured it'd be a good time to get the...
