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  1. R

    Mac Mini models

    Hi there, Unfortunately I am not the most clued up when it comes to model specs, so hopefully you guys can help! I am currently eyeing up the mid or the top end Mac mini, but the only difference I am seeing is .2ghz in processing and the word 'fusion' being snuck in for the drive (both 1 tb)...
  2. O

    HDD hot swappable to newer model?

    Hi all, I have a mid 2007 Mac Mini which I am using as my current media server (Plex, sickbeard etc). I have been given a late 2009 Mac Mini that I'd like to start using as the server. As I'm running a 1tb hdd in the older machine, I'd ideally like to keep this and not purchase a new hdd. My...
  3. DaleMcD

    So Zero Hour is upon us...

    Tonight where I am (UK) is Apple's Spring announcement where we are expected to hear about a new iPhone, a new iPad and most probably, new watch straps. However, in regards to the Mac Mini, are we expecting a refresh, are we expecting to be disappointed or are we frankly not giving a hoot...
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    Upgrade fail, What should I do now?

    Hi. Alright, first, let me explain a little what happen the last months. My mac mini 2011 suffer from (according to the pseudo tech at apple) a problem with the power flux ...whatever that may mean, anyway after replace the damaged part i was asked if i wanted to upgrade the MacOs (it was...
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    AppleCare have offered to replace Late 2012 Mac Mini with 2014 Model but I want to Upgrade to iMac!

    Apologies I'm still new here on MacRumours I have had a couple of bad run-ins with AppleCare here in UK. The latest is my Late 2012 Mac Mini i7 2.3Ghz 1TB Fusion HD with Upgraded 16Gb Memory purchased later. So far I've had 2 Logic Boards & 1 Fusion Drive replacements. Now the Fusion Drive is...
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    wifi interference and Bluetooth 4 devices

    Are there are keyboards, mice and/or trackpads which will connect at Bluetooth 4 frequency, or are such input devices not made? I installed a Bluetooth 4 USB adapter on my Mini in hopes of mitigating the well known Mini usb/bt/wifi interference problem which is due, as I understand it, to...
  7. Jal217

    Remote Mac Use

    any suggestions on how to use my iPad to control my Mac from different wifi networks? I use my iPad Pro for class now and it's great but every once in a while I need something that my Mac runs and it would be nice to have a way to connect in a pinch. Any suggestions for the best apps for this if...
  8. A

    Help mac keeps crashing

    SO in recent weeks my mac will unexpectedly crash with a plain white screen, then it would stop at a black screen that says "no operating system found" and then i would have to do a hard restart. can anyone help please my model is a 2011 mac mini.
  9. NebulaClash

    Mac Mini as a Media Server - Issues?

    For a long time I've used my MacBook Pro to store all my movies, songs, TV shows, etc. I'm running out of room. So I'm thinking of getting a (hopefully in March new) Mac Mini to hook up to my TV and serve as my iTunes media server. I would set up iTunes to share on the network, and my laptop...
  10. ApplePieAlaMode

    My 2011 iMac finally died. Wtf

    hey lovely iMac users. I'm pissed. I have (had) one of those lovely 27 inch 2011 iMac pieces of crap that had cascading events of dying parts only to succumb to its final resting place this week. My issue was similar to many 2011 iMac problems relating to it going into sleep mode randomly and...
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    Where is my disk space going?

    Hey Guys, recently I've been nothing my Mac's SSD Storage consistently go down by about 20mb every couple of minutes. I have run DaisyDisk and GrandPerspective to help me locate the culprit but to no avail. Is there anything you guys can do to help me locate the offending file/folder/program...
  12. punter7768

    Never opened, 2012 mac mini?

    Hello, I've searched the site, but can't find a similar situation... I purchased a late 2012 mac min, quad core with 4 gb ram and 1 TB hard drive. The ebay seller claimed it was "overstock" and was brand new, never used, never open in the original packaging. Questions: How can I verify it...
  13. zachlegomaniac

    2014 Mac Mini to TV as Display (Blurry / Off Center)

    Hi there, I'm having a really hard time getting my 2014 Mac Mini to display correctly on both a small Magnavox HD (2008) television (that I am trying to "repurpose" for use with the Mac Mini), and my 46" Sharp Aquos. When I use an HDMI to HDMI cable (sold by Apple) the text is incredibly...
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    Macbook air or mac mini

    I am trying to decide on whether to buy a macbook air 13" 2015 (4gb ram, 128gb ssd) for $749 or a Mac Mini 2.6ghz 1TB 5400 hd and 8 gb ram for $599. This is a one time discount that I can use. My concern with the air is the 4gb or Ram. How long will this last with new OS releases in the...
  15. barry.pearson

    Buying Advice for 2009 Mac Pro

    Thank you for viewing this thread, this message is a little long so skip to the end for a condensed version. Hey, first time poster and long time lurker. I've been looking at purchasing a used 2009 Mac Pro (4,1) to replace my 2012 Mac Mini (i7). While I love my Mac Mini I've ran into an issue...
  16. d3vCr0w

    Mac Mini G4 problem with OS X

    Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum, so this is my first thread/post. I hope you can help me. I had a PowerBook G4 with a 160GB Hard Drive, it was running OS X 10.4.11 Tiger. As my Mac Mini G4 had a 40GB I deceided to install the PowerBook's 160GB into my Mac Mini. I had no problems with the...
  17. Melle279

    Energy save missing

    Hej all, I got a Mac Mini Late 2012 running on OSX 10.9.5 But i want to change the timer of my stand by mode. on the internet i read all the time i need to change it in SystemPref->Energy Save. but there is no Energy Save icon or app to be found on my mac mini so i can't change the timer...
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    Mac Mini - USB 3.0 Bus Saturation?

    Setup: Mac Mini Late 2014 with USB 3.0 enclosed Samsung Evo 850 (500GB) SSD running Mac OS X. I have an external USB 3.0 Sata to USB 3.0 adapter doing time machine backups to a 1TB WD Black (7200rpm). Razer gaming mouse + logitech gaming keyboard from PC gaming days (USB). The 2 thunderbolt...
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    Strange Mac Mini 2012 Fusion Drive Boot/Formatting Problem

    I'm wondering if anyone else has had this type of thing happen to them and hoping for some enlightenment before I reformat... I have a 2012 Mac Mini quad i7, 16 GB RAM, and a fusion drive (240GB OWC SSD and 1.5TB HDD) I sat down at the machine yesterday morning to do a short simple task and...