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  1. tensixturtle

    Mac mini 2010 Kernel Panics Booting OS X Installer

    Hello, I am trying to install Mac OS X Server 10.6 on my 2010 Mac mini but am having major issues with KPs booting my bootable USB I made with Disk Utility. (which works on other computers) I have also been having problems recently with the Mini Display Port and no video output from it. When I...
  2. KevinAPearson

    Mac mini i7 trade in problems

    I've just had a really strange trade in problem using Apple web site. I've upgraded my 2018 i7 Mac mini to the M1 version. I thought I'd use the trade in service from the Apple web site as it was really easy with my old iPhone. I went through the process entering the model and serial number...
  3. Q

    Need Advice on Mac Home Server

    I am currently using a 2010 MacBook Pro 13" as a Media and File server. I am also running a few other custom Web APIs for my personal projects. It is also a CCTV Camera Server for the recording a bunch of cameras. I would like some advice on weather to buy a M1 Mac mini or the M1 Max Mac Studio...
  4. moyanagy

    Which mini to use as iTunes music server?

    Now that pricing of older minis has come down a little, I am thinking to get one for iTunes music server in my home. I have a big collections of lossless music that I will put onto a 1TB SSD inside the mini. I will use the second drive for this, and have the OS on the first, also on a small...
    • moyanagy
    • Thread
    • itunes server mac mini
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. gilles_polysoft

    [Mac mini Late 2014] Ram upgrade

    Hello, to my knowledge there is unfortunately no schematic available anywhere for the Mac mini Late 2014 (Macmini7,1). This is sad because no schematics means it is difficult to repair and even upgrade the ram on those models. And those models are cheap, consume very low power and are very...
  6. grouch

    Is 16gb Enough?

    I have a 2013 Mac Pro right now and I've been pretty happy with it for a long time except for the gpu situation. Now that there is an upgrade path for me I'm a bit lost on my next steps. I'm disappointed by the decisions Apple has made with the Mac Studio however it's the only way to go past...
    • grouch
    • Thread
    • mac mini mac studio
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. J

    Audio in on the mini

    Hey all, Apologizes if this was already asked (I didn’t find it), but is it possible to run audio into a 2020 M1 Mac mini? Online search returned mixed results. Some sources were saying it had to be done via USB, but that seemed like if you needed both output and input. Some said that the...
    • jrhoda14
    • Thread
    • 3.5 audio 3.5" audio line in mac mini
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
  8. KayvK

    Mac Mini 2014 appears dead after a hard drive swap. Thoughts?

    I followed step by step an iFixit guide on replacing the Mac's old ass drive. Everything seemed good, except when I turned it on, it wouldn't POST. I heard the fan spinning (and with further testing the old drive spinning), but after 5 seconds it would power off. It would then power on again...
    • KayvK
    • Thread
    • a1347 dead mac mini
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  9. Q

    mac studio or mac mini for my use case

    I'm currently using a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) with an external monitor. A few years ago I upgraded its memory to 8GB, and replaced the DVD drive with a 128GB SSD. I spend most of time using this computer to remote to company's work machine, and locally do some web browsing. No...
  10. J

    Advice mac mini

    Days ago i asked for 8gb or 16gb RAM for mac mini M1. Gonna go for 16gb. But now i listened that is rumored a keynote in 8 march, and maybe a mac mini m2. Should i wait or not? The price of 16gb ram 256gb will be the same as now? Refurnished (mac mini 1) will be cheaper?
  11. M

    SSD running slow with new sata ribbon Mac mini mid-2010 on Catalina

    Hello everyone! I’m new to the community and I am trying to remedy my issue. I just purchased a Mac Mini mid 2010 for $15 that was expected to have a bad hdd but turned out it was the sata cable. I ordered a 1tb SSD Hynix gold and 16gb of ram. I updated my Mac from snow leopard that it came with...
    • MrVman858
    • Thread
    • catalina help mac mini slow ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 10
  12. Seheab

    Does the GPU have an effect in music production ?

    Hello , Is iMac M1 24” good for music production ? i use only logic pro , if i have to choose between base and upgrade model does the GPU have an effect in music production , which model do you recommend or should i go with Mac mini ? Thanks a lot.
    • Seheab
    • Thread
    • imac m1 mac mini music production
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iMac
  13. jumpcutking

    M1 Mac Mini’s Broadcast Usage and Drivers Crashing

    The M1 Architecture is a GOD send to broadcasters or video professionals who don’t want to or can’t invest in a hugely complicated display or edit system. The ram being on the same silicon as the processor has led to fast performance. However - I’ve noticed some strange driver issues...
  14. B S Magnet

    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s)

    All known component upgrades for Early Intel Macs, 2006–2012 (and select 2013s) WikiPost created: 25 January 2022 Last updated: 19 June 2023 OVERVIEW Some time back, I started a WikiPost for ExpressCard/34 expansion items one can, feasibly, use in their early Intel Macs equipped with an...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • early intel hardware hacks imac mac mini mac pro macbook macbook air macbook pro upgrades xserve
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  15. J

    Mac mini 2022 wish list?

    With 2022 around the corner and rumors of a new Mac mini on the horizon, what features would be most important to you, if you have a current or older version and would be looking to upgrade?
    • JayKay514
    • Thread
    • 2022 mac mini poll top features
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. D

    Question regarding clarification of shared RAM on M1 Machines.

    Recently I read that ram is shared between the CPU and GPU on M1 processors. Does this mean that some of my ram will be allocated to driving an external display? Wouldn’t the GPU have its own dedicated vram so that it wouldn’t cut into ram allotted to the cpu? 32GB of ram is what I currently...
    • davedirect
    • Thread
    • apple silicon display graphics imac mac mini mac os macbook pro ram
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  17. Mac47

    Thinking of moving from iMac 5k to DQHD 49”

    I’m an online teacher, and I love to be able to spread out my windows so I can see photos, PDFs, Powerpoint slides, etc. while I’m teaching on Zoom. I currently use a 2017 iMac 5k. It has been a great machine, and I love it. On the other hand, I have two kids doing online school on antiquated...
  18. V

    Buy a Mac?

    Apologies for the slightly long post, but need info before I dive into the macOS world. I have a DIY windows desktop that is long in the tooth and needs replacing. Thinking of getting a M1 mac mini (16gb RAM, 256GB HDD) due to form factor and reduce clutter on my desk. My desktop has a second...
  19. N

    Base Mac Mini M1 model for video editing?

    This is my first time dipping in to buying a Mac, though I've been an iPhone user for a while. How good is the base 8GB RAM model Mac Mini M1 for video editing and audio editing? I've heard lots of good things, but the 8GB of RAM is a little concerning. The 256GB SDD doesn't bother me as I...
    • no0nefamous
    • Thread
    • mac mini mac mini 2020 mac mini m1
    • Replies: 68
    • Forum: Mac mini
  20. E

    Dolby Atmos not available on Mac Mini ——Alternative solution????

    Hello, Very disappointed that the latest Apple developments with respect to Dolby Atmos cannot be used on my Mac Mini… I have been using the Mini as it suits our family needs perfectly as we tend to move Between a two homes so my wife and i have one each…BUT… for the first time i am...
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