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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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
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    • distortion firefox glitching graphics issue heat hot mac mini overheat
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac mini
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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)...
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. 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
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    • gaming mac mini nvidia thunderbolt
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  12. 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
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    • flash drive mac mini mac mini 2014 remove
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  13. 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...
  14. H

    Mac Mini 4308U Fusion vs. 4278U SSD

    Hi, I want to buy a mac mini and I have an opportunity to buy one with i5-4308U(2.8GHz) + Fusion drive(1TB) or one with i5-4278U(2.6GHz) + SSD(256GB) for the same price. I believe that 256GB of SSD would be quite sufficient for me. I am a java developer and I just want to make most out of it...
  15. A

    Watch out-repairing Mac mini

    The card reader on my Mac mini (Late 2014 edition) stopped working. On Mac mini's, most everything is on the logic board, so that needs replaced. Under Applecare Warranty, so all should be well. I take it in to Apple -- two days later my computer is ready. When I get home, pull up System Info...
    • angeloweb
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    • genius bar logic board mac mini
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. J

    buying multiple mac minis need suggestions

    I am looking into replacing a current computer lab. We are using 16 MacBooks 2009 but need more stations. Long story short, is there any solid news about the mini coming soon with new processors? I really hate to buy 16 new mac minis and then a week later a significant hardware update comes out...
    • Jay.Jay
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    • 2016 hardware update mac mini
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  17. dawindmg08

    Mini 2012 or 2014 for media server?

    Currently hosting our master iTunes library and Plex server on an old 2007 iMac with barely adequate RAM, been meaning to upgrade to a beefier machine and I've been scouring Craigslist. Right now there's two good deals: 2014 2.8ghz, 8GB, 1TB with Applecare ($550): leaning towards this one since...
  18. scottandrews27

    Laptop For Uni Advice

    Hi guys I currently have a mac mini 2014 2.6 ghz. I think it is ok apart from the lack of ssd. I am currently in the market for a macbook but I know a new one is being released within the next few months. Should I sell the mac mini and then get a powerful 13 inch or keep the mac mini and get...
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