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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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- imac mac mini used
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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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- black flicker mac mini monitor screen
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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... -
Mac mini 2011 Recently Purchased
I have a 2011 MBP 17 inch that is my full time computer, however I saw a Mac mini for $200.00 so I jumped and bought locally on FaceBook market place. I upgraded the HD to a 960 SSD that I already owned (was used in my MBP and contains the same contents) and it has 8G of ram. Now, I am...- pauljbax
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- mac mini server
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Xcode speed test - any i5 owners willing to repeat?
I currently have the i7/128gb/8gb. Curious what difference the i7 makes versus the i5 for compiling given the slower disk IO in the 128gb. Have been testing with the standardised test here: https://github.com/ashfurrow/xcode-hardware-performance I achieve an average fresh build time of 33s...- Ogre_Gandalf
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- build times mac mini xcode
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Mac Mini 2014, Problem with external boot drive
I have a 2014 Mini, the one with 2.6Ghz and a 1tb slow 5400RPM HD, so as soon as i bought it i instaled a external usb 3.0 120gb SSD merged with a fast 3.0 External HDD, creating a "fusion drive", it worked amazingly well for a long time. But after mojave update if I let my mini go to sleep... -
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Mac mini 2011 SSD Upgrade Question
Hello all, I'm taking my 2011 Mac mini out of mothballs (still turns on and runs without any issues) and turning it into a digital home theater of sorts. Anyways, I got a great Black Friday deal on an SSD and wanted to see what's the best way of going about formatting it, installing Mac OS, and... -
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Mac mini 2018 Unexpectedly Reboots
Has anybody else experienced issues with their 2018 Mac mini rebooting unexpectedly? I could be in the middle of a design and the Mac locks up for a second and then reboots itself. Initially, I thought it was an issue with thermals as the Mac was getting very hot to the touch but the last few...- ethan-1878
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Cost for AASP to upgrade RAM?
Does anyone know how much an AASP would charge? I want to buy a Mac Mini as my first Mac ever. I'm considering the i5, 16GB, 256GB version for photo editing. But since the RAM is upgradeable, I want to save some money for now and settle for the 8gb version and upgrade later. I know I can upgrade...- Bojack Horseman
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- aasp mac mini ram upgrade
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Mac mini 2018 to LG 4K OLED55B8PLA
Hey everyone, Is anyone else having trouble connecting the new Mac mini to a 4K tv over hdmi? I have a LG OLED55B8PLA which is great and the mini did show on screen for a few minutes when I was setting it up then just cut off and I can’t get it to appear at all over HDMI, no signal. When I... -
New Mac mini with Samsung UHD vs 4K
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a new Mac mini and pairing it via HDMI with a Samsung 43" UHD (2018) TV for our family room TV. I haven't bought anything yet. Because the Mac mini native resolution is 4096x2160 while the Samsung UHD is 3840x2160, I'm worried that the Mac will have to downscale... -
Anyone order Mac mini from Adorama or B&H?
Has anyone ordered a mini from a reseller (like Adorama or B&H) and recieved their mini? What is the typical shipping times for BTO configurations? I purchased a BTO i7 mini from Adorama on Nov 11th. They have told me they drop-shipped the order directly from Apple, and will update tracking... -
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New Mac Mini vs Old Mac Pro
Hey guys, I am new to this forum and need some help. I am on the fence on which computer to get. Please see specs below and help me decide. I will be using this computer for photoshop, lightroom and video editing on adobe premiere pro. All things equal (price) which would you guys get? 2018... -
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Does the 2018 Mac mini work well with a 2560 x 1080 Ultrawide monitor?
Hey all! I'm strongly considering a 2018 Mac Mini. The monitor that I was planning on getting (LG 29" Ultrawide) is going to be on sale for Black Friday, and I want to know if it will work for the Mini. It has a resolution of 2560x1080. Does anyone have experience with an Ultrawide monitor for... -
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Mac mini i5 2018 vs MBP 2018 15in i7 vs MBP 2018 13in i5
Hi, I'm in the process of updating my setup. I currently have an outdated hackintosh (that I mostly used booting into Linux these days) and a 12in 2015 MacBook. I use my Mac for the following: - coding: mainly JavaScript using vs studio code - photography: raw development using either...- Elie76
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- mac mini macbook pro (13" 2018) macbook pro (15" 2018)
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice