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  1. 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
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    • a1347 dead mac mini
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  2. 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...
  3. 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?
  4. 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
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    • catalina help mac mini slow ssd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 10
  5. 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
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    • imac m1 mac mini music production
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iMac
  6. 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...
  7. 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
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    • early intel hardware hacks imac mac mini mac pro macbook macbook air macbook pro upgrades xserve
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  8. 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
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    • 2022 mac mini poll top features
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
  9. 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
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    • apple silicon display graphics imac mac mini mac os macbook pro ram
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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
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    • mac mini mac mini 2020 mac mini m1
    • Replies: 68
    • Forum: Mac mini
  13. 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...
  14. gastypm

    Replacing 27" iMac mid-2011 guts with an M1 Mac mini?

    (If this has already been discussed or is being posted in the wrong category please let me know) As you may have guessed I have a 27" iMac from mid-2011 which is in great condition but the hardware is getting old. I would like to replace all the hardware inside and put an M1 Mac mini inside...
    • gastypm
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    • imac mac mini project
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  15. C

    LG-27UK670-B and Mac Mini M1

    Hi there, I am about to buy a Mac mini M1 (8 or 16 Gb). I am wondering if this monitor : LG-27UK670-B (https://www.amazon.com/LG-27UK670-B-27-16-Monitor/dp/B08S3R3CFD) works w/o any issue with the M1. That is : scaling @ 3008x1692 @ 60 Hz. The monitor is less than 300 EUR in Europe at the...
  16. AndrewWx

    Mi Mini Ethernet down

    Hi All: My M1 Mini Ethernet port just stopped working. Network monitor says there is no cable attached. If I put the cable into a Ethernet to USB C connector it works perfectly. Has any one had this happen?
  17. ZilzilaStriken

    Is there anyway to use non apple keyboard and mouse for new Recovery Assistant with Apple silicon Mac mini M1?

    I want to erase my Mac mini M1 completely and reinstall OS, but I do not have Apple keyboard and mouse. I managed to click the options in the recovery assistant with a wired keyboard. But then it goes to black screen asking me to turn on/pair apple keyboard and mouse. I cannot get past this...
  18. A

    M1 Disk Space Problem?

    Hi Folks, it's been a long time since I've been here so apologies if this is the incorrect area of the forums ... I have a late-2020 Mac Mini (M1) that I got to be a general-purpose computer (email, web, documents, etc.) but have also used it for testing code that I then run on my larger...
  19. B S Magnet

    Pushing an Early Intel Macs limit: can a mid-2011 Mac mini’s Sandy Bridge CPU be upgraded to a higher spec SB CPU?

    If we’re ever going to bring in slightly newer early Intel Macs, the Sandy Bridge Core iX series — which were sold alongside late C2D Macs — ought to be fair game. :) I’ve spent an unhealthy bit of time poring over the Intel page labelled, “Products formerly Sandy Bridge” and looking over chip...
  20. K

    Why an iMac or Mac Mini when you can buy a MacBook Pro and dock it?

    I have got an iMac 27 5k late 2014 which accomplished a lot of work until today. Two months ago I replaced my almost no used MacBook Pro 2016 with a MacBook Pro M1. And now I wanted to replaced my desktop old 5k iMac with someone new, but the display size and resolution is very important to me...
    • kawa636r
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    • apple m1 apple silicon dock station fixed or mobile pc laptop mac mini macbook pro
    • Replies: 93
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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