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  1. bitesound

    deleting server software

    Hello I have a mac mini ( late 2012) with yosemite 10.10.5 and server 3.2.2 I want to upgrade to logic 10.3 but app store wants el capitan or sierra. when I tried to install sierra the installer says "Mac OS server supports Mac OS version 5.2. To upgrade your server data you will first need...
  2. faja10

    iOS Mac mini for Xcode server

    I am new into Mac OS server and I have found possibilities that come with Xcode integration. I need a machine that will work ONLY as a server for building small Xcode projects. Which Mac mini model will be the best for my needings? Like I said Mac mini will be used only for server Xcode builds...
  3. tennisproha

    RAM memory price spikes and fluctuations

    CT2K8G3S160BM That is the model number of the memory I've been trying to buy for like a year now. It hasn't been a priority so I've been occasionally tracking the price, waiting for it to come down further. It hit bottom this past June at $43.99. Spring and Summer of 2016 the prices fluctuated...
  4. J

    SD card reader won't mount until restart

    The SD card reader on my mid-2011 Mac Mini (Macmini5,1) has been acting up. SD cards inserted won't mount until I restart (leaving them inserted). If I eject the card, remove it from the slot and re-insert the same card, it won't mount until I reboot again. Things I've tried: checked slot for...
    • jprovost
    • Thread
    • card reader issue mac mini problem sd card sd slot sdhc sdhx
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  5. Guyfromrome

    2007 Mac Mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo VGA to HDMI?

    Hello everyone, thanks for reading my question. I have realised that my new TV doesn't have a VGA port and my 2007 Mac Mini 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo doesn't have an HD output. I have seen this cable...
  6. Phil in ocala

    Ethernet port dead...OS updates killed it

    I have a mac mini....the ethernet port is DEAD.....I have read online that this has happened to others too. The fix I have read has not worked for me.....I have no idea what to do...but I want it back...Clearly Apple has ignored this issue in favor of more EMOJEs......I would like to go back to...
  7. A

    How often should I change Mac's and Apple's passwords?

    Hello! Mac Mini, El Capitan. Is there any security rule of: 1) How often should I change my Apple Id password? 2) How often should I change Mac Mini's password? 3) Should I disconnect internet when changing Mac Mini's password? 4) After changing Mac Mini's password, should I make a restart...
  8. C

    2012 Mac Mini - Fan Noise considered normal at idle?

    Yesterday I found a great Mac Mini deal on Craigslist. It's the upgraded 2012 2.6 Quad Core. - 2012 Mac Mini - i7 Quad Core @ 2.6 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - 1 TB HDD I'm excited to have a real desktop Mac with a considerable amount of internal storage, both of which are firsts for me...
    • cksubs
    • Thread
    • fan fan noise mac mini noise quad core silence silent
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  9. Giuanniello

    MacMini 2007 - socket CPU?

    I am dealing for a 2007 MacMini, I already have one from 2006 to whom I upgraded the CPU from a Core 2 to a Core 2 Duo with increased clock speed, this other one I am dealing about comes with a 1.83 Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM and a 256GB SSD with the addition of a DVI to HDMI cable and as such I was...
  10. J

    Ethernet is currently active and has the IP Address (null)

    So I had an older Mac Mini lying around (I mean old, MacMini1,1 with an Intel Core Duo 1.66Ghz) and decided that it would be a great machine for a mini server, to house a bunch of movies to stream over my local network to my Apple TVs. Only problem is, I cannot get the Mini to connect to the...
    • Jpell
    • Thread
    • connection issues help internet ip address ipv4 ipv6 mac mini snow leopard
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. Rubenfer

    Boot Camp in external drive

    Hi everyone, I had read some tutorials about how to install Windows 10 via Bootcamp in an EXTERNAL drive (not SSD installed in my Mac mini), but don't work for me. Can anyone help me with the process or telling a good tutorial for this? Thanks! Best regards.
    • Rubenfer
    • Thread
    • bootcamp external drive mac mini windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  12. O

    Having HDMI trouble after updating 2012 Mini from El Capitan to Sierra

    I updated my 2012 Mac Mini HTPC/home server from El Capitan to Sierra. Since then, I have been having trouble with the HDMI. The unit seems to be operating normally, because I have no trouble accessing file shares, Plex server etc on it. However when I try to turn on the TV and use the TV as a...
  13. e73kiel

    Time Machine setdestination problem

    Hi all. I have a macbook 2011 mounted had 2 external harddrive to backup 8 other macbook with time machine. The macbook has shutdown problem so i moved the external harddisks to mac mini but now the time machine on the 8 macbook unable to detect the harddrives. When i mount the harddrives to...
    • e73kiel
    • Thread
    • mac mini setdestination time machine
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  14. digibob

    2014 mac mini i5 /1.4Ghz/ 4gb ram/ 500gb hd - $150

    I found this mac mini for sale for $150. I was wondering if it was worth the money in spite of the 1.4 Ghz. It comes with the keyboard & wireless mouse, the model # is A1347. I plan on upgrading the hd to a 1tb drive or a 500gb ssd. how would I be able to add the turbo boost???? How would this...
    • digibob
    • Thread
    • $150 1.4ghz for sale mac mini
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. E

    Revival Mac Mini 2011 - Grey Screen On Recovery

    A few days ago I obtained a Mac Mini 2011 (A1347) working with latest MacOS Sierra. I decided to swap out the drive with a Samsung Evo to get performance gains over slower 2.5" standard HDD. I decided against cloning the drive and went with a new install, instead I used a USB drive flashed with...
    • ElijahGlo
    • Thread
    • booting grey screen mac mini mac mini mid 2011
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. G

    OS X 10.11 El capitan audio issues. A class room needs your help ASAP.

    Hello guys, My names Josh and if you cant tell already I have literally just joined this forum. A few days ago I started a new career as a Technical support engineer here in the UK. (Love the job and hope to spend many happy years here). Today I received an email from someone in desperate need...
    • Gleedy
    • Thread
    • 10.11 audio audio issues capitan el capitan issues mac mac mini mini x os 10.11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: OS X El Capitan (10.11)
  17. paeza

    Mac mini 2006 osx 10.6.8 won't boot from window 7 cd

    Please Help. I got a mac mini 2006 1.66 Ghz core duo with 2 GB of ram for 50 dollars. So I did a clean installation of snow leopard and upgraded it to 10.6.8. Then I tried to use boot camp 3.0.4 to install windows 7 32 bit in another partition. Boot camp could divide the hard disk smoothly...
    • paeza
    • Thread
    • 1.66 10.6.8 2006 3.0.4 bootcamp core duo mac mini windows 7 won't boot
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. B

    help with sad setup for Mac mini 2014

    Hi all. I know there are already threads and tutorials for this but I need some clear advice. I have a 2014 mini with the crappy 5400 HDD. I've now gotten a 240gb ssd and usb 3 enclosure. Im want to run the mac and apps from the ssd. My query is this - My HDD is 1tb and we as a family have 5...
    • boogiedout
    • Thread
    • boot from ssd mac mini ssd enclosure
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. S

    Help: Mac mini to Dell Monitor no Output (Issue & temporary workaround)

    Hi, I bought a new Dual Core i7 16GB 1TB Mac Mini a month ago. All of a sudden (over the last week or so), when booting the machine from off, no display output is sent to my Dell monitor. The Mac Mini itself appears to boot with no issues and is not in sleep mode. The monitor just insists...
    • soziblewuup
    • Thread
    • dell displayport issue mac mini mini displayport no display no output ultrasharp workaround
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac mini
  20. Snowcatxx87

    Yosemite on 2007 Mac Mini Method not Working

    Hi I have followed a post on the forum for this website that shows you how to install Yosemite on unsupported mac. I have followed all instructions carefully but when I finally try to boot off of the installer drive it simply boots straight back to Lion. I have tried to bless the USB drive too...
    • Snowcatxx87
    • Thread
    • error mac mini unsupported won't boot yosemite
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
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