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  1. M

    Monitor issue with Mac mini M2

    Happy new year! I recently purchased a Mac mini M2 (2023) which I connected to my BENQ EX2510 monitor. My display is set to 1920 x 1080 at a 60 Hertz refresh rate. Unfortunately, the text rendering is far from ideal (please see the attached photo). Do you have any suggestions for fixing this...
  2. M

    What computer should I get

    I’m helping my sister buy a new home computer. She loves photography and takes lots of high resolution photos of wildlife and nature as a hobby. She wants a good computer system that will last her another 6-7 years and that’s not slow. She’s currently getting that spinning beach ball on her 2015...
  3. K

    Mac Mini late 2012 resolution issue

    Hi! So here is the thing: I've got a 2012 mac mini and I do know that it does only support 1080p via the HDMI cable. That being said I bought an active MiniDP - HDMI adapter which converts thunderbolt signal into HDMI and exerts up to 4k resolution. I also have a 2K budget monitor from Xiaomi...
  4. andyx181x

    USB-C vs thunderbolt monitor

    Hi there folks, got a debate going on for my future computer on what type of monitor to get. I plan on buying a new Mac mini M2 and I am not sure if I want to spend a lot of money on a 5K monitor. I seemed pretty content with a 4K but I been reading most of them are USB-C ready but not...
    • andyx181x
    • Thread
    • 4k monitor 5k monitor mac mini thunderbolt usb c
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. T'hain Esh Kelch

    Wake/Sleep network issues with headless 2011 Mac Mini running Plex / macOS10.13

    So I have a 2011 Mac Mini with macOS 10.13.6 that is headless and running primarily as a Plex Media Server, and is connected directly to my mesh network through ethernet, and I am having wake/sleep issues that I can't figure out. Issues: 1. It wakes itself up every 1-10 minutes through the day...
  6. D

    M3 iMac vs. M2 Pro Mac mini

    Looking for some purchasing advice. I am sure the opinions on this matter are wide so fire away with whatever your opinion is.... We are deciding between a loaded M3 iMac (8/10 core, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) and a semi-loaded M2 Pro Mac mini (8/16 core, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD). Obviously the iMac is...
  7. joemama2300

    I have a feeling USB C magic keyboard, Mouse and trackpad coming along side new M3 Mac mini

    Something tells me that the new magic, keyboard, trackpad, and mouse with USB-C that we were expecting with the new iMac is going to be released alongside the new Mac mini with the M3 chip. Of course, Apple will announce it alongside their desktop that doesn’t come with any mouse and keyboard to...
    • joemama2300
    • Thread
    • desktop m3 chip mac mini magic keyboard magic mouse
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. arkmannj

    Mac Mini longevity

    Hello, I’m trying to decide if I should get a mac mini or another SFF Computer. I love the MM (or I wouldn’t be asking this question) I love the MM form factor, power and efficiency, ports, etc. But my two concerns are. 1) with soldered storage, what do we think the lifespan of that...
  9. kckruse

    Mm 1,1-6,2 Mac Mini 3,1 Appstore/Secure Websites Won't Load

    So I got a Mac Mini from Goodwill. The last person didn't erase anything so I bought a Snow Leopard OEM DVD and did a fresh install. Before I did a fresh install, the app store and secure websites weren't loading. After the fresh install, still not loading. I've turned off the IPv6 and done a...
  10. N

    monitor for Mac mini

    I just purchased a Mac mini M2 and thought of buying the LG27UP850N, then in reading the forums posted here, I started leaning toward the LG24MD4KLB. I see now that the latter is discontinued. I found it on line but wondered which or possibly another is the better choice. Thanks, first time posting
  11. R

    What do you think the price of the M3 Mac Mini will be?

    Currently have an ancient 2013 iMac with 16/256(SSD), and it has been hanging along fine with OCLP for my mobile development needs. I consciously do not run a lot of the heavy applications like Android studio/emulator together with XCode/Simulator and VirtualBox VM. So for my next machine I'm...
  12. s1oplus

    What is the best option? Mac mini or Macbook air

    Im wondering what should i get because the two are solid options. I plan on doing light gaming on the mac and i think the macbook air is small but i love the portability and design what should i get?
  13. Z

    Problems with Mac Mini

    Hello everyone! Need some help as Im having some trouble with my M1 Mac mini. Recently It started acting up. The sound bar is continuously raising the volume up to the maximum on its own. Even after I decrease the volume/sound it immediately goes up again. It's like I have no control over the...
    • ZMA15
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    • mac mini mac mini m1 mac os
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  14. M

    Mac Mini 2 or Mac Mini Pro for our type of projects?? Monitor?

    Hi everyone….. We are considering purchasing a new Mac Mini to replace our 2013 27 inch iMac but we are not sure which Mac Mini model would be right for us. A Mac Mini M2 512 hard drive with 8gb of memory or a Mac Mini M2 Pro with 16gb of memory. We aren’t big power users but we love photography...
    • Mac2004
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    • benq mac mini mac mini 2 mac mini m2 pro macmini
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
  15. Johnny Steps

    Would a base M2 Mac mini be an upgrade from a mid-2018 MacBook Pro?

    I was thinking of trading in a mid-2018 512gb/16gb MacBook Pro towards a base M2 Mac mini. With the education discount bringing the purchase to $64 and then the $100 gift card, I was thinking it would be a good deal. However, I have seen the posts regarding swap memory or slow storage with the...
    • Johnny Steps
    • Thread
    • mac mini macbook storage swap memory upgrade
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. K

    Port conundrum

    So I have a Mac mini (M1, 2020 model). I've been using an older 27 inch Thumbbolt display with an adaptor and the display gives me (2560 × 1440). I wanted to extend my ports so I bought a Saetechi hub and connected it. The hub does not add an extra Thunderbolt port but simply moves it to the...
    • kd360
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    • hdmi mac mini studio display
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac mini
  17. minduch

    Mac Mini (2020) M1 with 10 GB ethernet adapter does not work

    I'm writing this to all the poor souls out there that bought the Mac Mini M1 with the 10 GB adapter option: Your Mac is probably not working at the correct network speed, and this is a hardware problem. It's not software (I think), as I have installed every possible patch, new macOS Ventura...
    • minduch
    • Thread
    • 10 gbe adapter option m2 silicon mac mini pro
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. andyx181x

    Is there a point in still using Time Machine?

    Hi there, so I know there’s a lot of threads already about upgrading to a Mac mini. However I’m trying to figure out the storage situation of buying an entry level max mini and then wondering if I should get another external for Time Machine. I’m still using a 2010 27” iMac and I had upgrading...
    • andyx181x
    • Thread
    • mac mini time machine backup uphrade storage
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Mac mini
  19. F

    Ideas for a redundant Mac mini

    Apologies for what's probably going to be a loaded question. I ended up with a new M2 base Mac mini and after thinking about giving it to a friend/family member or selling it, I'm leaning towards neither option because it doesn't make sense with the formers' current setups, and the resale vale...
    • FRVRandAFTR
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    • backup mac mini macos server windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  20. F

    college and xcode

    Hello, I am a computer science student. I want to buy a mac to learn ios development(I already know android) and do college tasks. I will run the apps on a physical device, not an emulator, with a couple of tabs open (not many). Will a macbook air m1 with 8gb/256gb suffice? I can't afford buying...
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