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  1. S

    Which OSX Version for my Mac Mini (Late 2014) for best performance?

    Hi everyone! This is my first post in a long time... I used to have an old 2007 Macbook Pro with 2.2Ghz Core2Duo processor and upgraded to 6 Gb RAM . With the years and the numerous OSX upgrades, it became really slow. So slow that it made me swear like never before. Photoshop would hang, the...
  2. D

    Mac mini dual monitor overheat problem

    Hello: Is it just me or anyone else whose Mac mini has the overheat problem when connected to two monitors. The overheat problem occurs after two hours' use and the mac reboots itself. When I disconnect one monitor, the problem is gone. So I am 100% sure it was the dual monitor that causes the...
  3. Merrie

    HELP--My desktop folders and files disappear when I click on them

    Hi! I opened a video from work sent by my supervisor, and now I can't access my desktop folders. I have a Mac Mini, running on Yosemite 10.10. If I open my Systems folder and click on any icon, the System folder will close with a long error message. I tried relaunching Finder, which sent my...
  4. B

    Late 2012 Mac Mini 1440p possible?

    I see the Late 2012 Mac Mini official specs listed here. It lists support for the below resolutions: HDMI video output Support for 1080p resolution at up to 60Hz Support for 3840-by-2160 resolution at 30Hz Support for 4096-by-2160 resolution at 24Hz I am considering purchasing this monitor...
  5. M

    OSx Server Recommendations

    Currently we have a Mac Mini (late 2012) Running El Capitan 10.11.6 (most current as of time of post), here are the specs: 2.3GHz intel 4 core i7 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3 1TB 5000 RPM boot drive (no files stored) Promis pegasus 2 r8 Raid 12TB usable (x2 one for time machine back up) Both pegasus are...
    • Mo398
    • Thread
    • file share mac mini osx el capitan ram problems server
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Networking
  6. J

    Upgrading win 72 32bit to win 10 64 bit

    Hi Techies/ Experts, Need some information and advice to upgrade bootcamp win 7 to win 10. 32 bit to 64 bit. I am using the 2015 mac mini, 8gig ram, i5 with 1TB HD. Current setup:- Win 7 bootcamp 32 bit version Using mainly MS office and email. No games or heavy professional products...
  7. Phil in ocala

    after OS update Ethernet port DEAD

    I have a mid 2011 & I must connect by wifi as the ethernet port is DEAD...I read that Apple Developer Geeks disconnected it when the OS was updated..... I bought a Auxkey that uses USB to Ethernet...it worked for about a week and its now dead. Anyone else with this problem and how did you or...
  8. badmannersfalcon

    Mac mini HDMI display issues

    I recently upgraded my 2009 Mac mini to a (secondhand) 2014 Mac mini. I've used the 2009 as a media computer for years, firstly plugged into a 24" monitor, and then into a 40" Sony Bravia TV. I never had any problems with the display, but I am having problems with it on the new 2014 mini. The...
  9. pitosalas

    Comparing a Mac Mini with an iMac

    I have a great Cinema 27" display which is pretty new. I am trying to compare a new iMac with a 3.2GHz Processor, 1TB Storage and 16Gig with a new Mac Mini 2.8GHz Processor, 1TB Storage with 16Gig. I am having trouble deciding whether the iMac would have a distinct advantage over the Mac Mini...
  10. surfnode

    Mac mini (Late 2012) Distorted Graphics

    Hi, I have a Mac mini (Late 2012) with graphics distortion problem. 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 16GB Ram As you can see in the video its quite messy. I've also noticed that the Mini is running quite hot (currently 70c) This appears to happen most when Firefox is open, enabling hardware...
    • surfnode
    • Thread
    • distortion firefox glitching graphics issue heat hot mac mini overheat
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. M

    Windows 7 64bit on Early '09 Mac Mini?

    I just upgraded my ram to 8GB which OS X recognizes but Windows 7 32 bit in Bootcamp only recognizes 2.72GB. Of course, Apple only officially supports the 32 bit version but I have heard (see everymac...
    • msh
    • Thread
    • bootcamp early 2009 mac mini windows 7 64 bit
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  12. Apple Freak

    Mac Mini Server

    Hi there! So I'm considering purchasing a new Mac Mini and setting up a server OS on it. My question is, when Apple releases macOS Sierra this fall will there be a new version of the server OS as well? I'm thinking that if the server OS is going to change then I'll wait 2-3 months and just buy...
  13. K

    New Macs ? Buyer's Guide

    Apple doesn't seem to care about updating their Macs on a regular basis, and the wait between new upgrades seems to get longer and longer. I would like to get a new mac mini for my big screen TV at work, for example, but its been almost two years since the last release. iMacs are dated too...
  14. Crunch

    Charging my new Anker power bank on latest Macs good idea???

    Hello everyone! I got a quick question regarding charging power banks on my Mac. I bought a new Anker PowerCore 20100 and it didn't come with an AC adapter, and then they try to up-sell you: "Best charged with an Anker USB charger". That's not happening, although I like Anker, the company...
  15. V

    Newb here. help with mac mini

    Greetings all. I have a used mac mini (few years old, shipped with maverics) that I am trying to play with and use at home in my spare time. It was used as a server and has softraid on it. When booting into recovery mode and opening disk utility (I see softraid media listed as main partition)...
  16. tennisproha

    Thunderbolt Display or Dell 4k for Mac mini?

    Hi everyone. I'm looking to get a Thunderbolt Display (TBD) or a Dell 4k display and I'd really love some feedback about my setup. Setup will mainly be used for productivity and some online video streaming. Occasional Xbox 360 gaming possibility would be a bonus. I have a 2012 Mac mini and an...
  17. HappyDude20

    Will my MBP RAM work on my Mac Mini?

    hi! So happy to finally be upgrading my 2009(mid) MBP to an i5 mid 2011 Mac Mini My current 09 MBP has 8GB of RAM I bought on eBay a few years back which has been great and am wondering if the same RAM can be used on the desktop Mac Mini.
  18. MH01

    Mac Mini 2012 2.6 + GTX 1070. Gaming?

    Hey guys, As Apple has not released any hardware recently that would meet my gaming requirements, with the closest being the 5K iMac, but once your fully upgrade it, and put in the top end GPU, its still cannot perform at native resolution. I decided to get a PCI enclosure for my Mac Pro, that...
    • MH01
    • Thread
    • gaming mac mini nvidia thunderbolt
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. c0ppo

    Mac mini 2014, remove flash storage?

    Greetings, I have a mac mini 2014 with 1TB Fusion Drive. I want to remove those two hard disks completely and insert 1TB SSD in there that I already own. I know I don't have to remove the flash drive, but I'm giving it to my friend since I really don't need it at all. Is it possible to remove...
    • c0ppo
    • Thread
    • flash drive mac mini mac mini 2014 remove
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  20. P

    Mac mini (2006) boots once, then not again after GRUB+EFI changes

    I thought this subforum might be the most likely to find folks who would be knowledgeable with this, but feel free to move if it belongs elsewhere. I've been having a bizarre issue with my Mac mini A1176 (2006), after I installed Ubuntu and then attempted to get it to boot directly into GRUB by...
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