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Toslink Optical Audio Gone in 2018?
In looking at the specs of the 2018 mini, I notice the absence of optical audio. I use optical to connect my current mini to the stereo and would hate to lose it. Yes, i could use HDMI, but my TV panel doesn't have ARC, so I can't drive it as a monitor AND have audio at the same time. :(...- SocialCapital
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- audio mini optical digital-out toslink
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- Forum: Mac mini
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Mac Mini 2018 dream configuration
When the Mac Mini (targeting pro users) drops at the end of October, what dream configuration would secure your purchase? Processor/RAM/drives/ports/shape -
Best way to sell an iPod collection?
Fellow nerds! I developed a serious iPod fetish around 2008 and ended up collecting a bunch of them in varying condition from immaculate to heavily used. I have at least one of each non-iOS iPod ever made, so iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod shuffle in each of their generations. I've been...- amethystjw
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- advice ipod mini nano sale shuffle
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- Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry
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Different login credentials for smb vs. afp?
I have a Mac Mini upstairs in my house that I occasionally log into for file sharing (mostly it runs Plex and iTunes for my AppleTV). When I first set up the Mini, I gave the admin account the username HOME_SERVER. I had issues with logging into it remotely so I decided to simplify the admin...- dawindmg08
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- admin login afp mini network smb
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- Forum: Networking
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internal SSD is overheating, how to fix
Hi all! This is my first post here. I'm on my 50s and I have been playing with hardware since .. 1987, my first mac was the SE. Now I'm on the software side of IT for living and even if I can still do some hacking I can not keep pace with hdw, that's why I'm asking some help here. I replaced... -
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iPad mini iPad Internet Subscription
Hello everybody ! I haven't seen any "presentation" topic so i'm going to introduce myself here. My name is Adam I live in France, i'm 23 and i'm studying architecture. I'm posting this topic because i've recently bought an iPad mini and i wanted to susbscribe to a internet "forfait" (i don't... -
2011 mini server I7 or a 2012 mini i5?
Grabbing a mini for a project to work on/a spare computer and found a mid 2011 Mac mini server I7 and a late 2013 Mac mini 2.5 ghz i5 for the same price. Will be doing the same ssd/ram upgrades. Which you suggest I grab? Not sure if the quad core on the previous year is faster than the base...- w_macintosh
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- desktop i5 2.5ghz i5 or i7 i7 processor mac mac mini mini referbished server
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Mac mini 2014 in 2018 2.6 version HDD
Hi guys, Is Mac mini 2014 2.6 ghz (i5), 8GB, version with HDD still viable in 2018 ? I want to get into IOS development, mainly with Unity. I will not use it for desktop/console games but my concerns are about the small mac will not be able to keep with the latest osx (high sierra) and xcode +... -
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How do I enable surround sound on my Mac Mini (Late 2012)?
Hi guys. I just bought an LG OLED B7 TV and I have my Mac Mini (Late 2012) hooked up to it. For 5.1 surround sound I have a Pioneer VSX 1131. I have my Mac Mini connected with HDMI to the TV, and the TV connects with an optical cable to my Pioneer receiver. This very same setup lets me get... -
The Windows (10) Experiment. Is it really THAT bad?
Disclaimer : English isn’t my first language, so please don’t focus too much on my mistakes and mostly on the message. In this thread, I will describe my experiment with Windows 10 as a Mac user. About me : I’m 31 years old and have been using a Mac for pretty much all my life. Once, my dad...- LeCroqueMitaine
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- mac macos mini nuc windows
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- Forum: Windows, Linux, macOS, & Others on the Mac
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Is it possible to run a Macbook Air Super Drive on a Mac Mini running 10.6.8?
is it "csrustil disable"/"csrustil enable "or "csrutil disable"/"csrutil enable" , in order to disable/enable SIP? or is this not even on 10.6.8? i foolishly tried a hex edit on a usb plugin, in order to get my brand new Super Drive to be useable on snow leopard, can I re-enable SIP after... -
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Mac Mini WiFi Issues
Hello - I purchased a 2014 Mac Mini. I took it apart a few days ago to install a SSD. Everything seemed to go well. I installed the OS via WiFi and then upgraded to Sierra the same day. The WiFi worked fine the first couple days, but then today I went to put some files on the external drive... -
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Why doesn't everyone love the Mac mini?
Can anyone explain to me why the world of Mac users does not love the Mac mini as much as I do? I can't understand why people want to pay for a new screen every time they buy a new Mac. I love my 3 Mac minis. And I have these great Apple 24" cinema displays that I've had for years. I just...- macmikemac
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Buying Advice for Music Production
Hi guys. I've been lurking for a while and it seemed like a lot of people on this forum were capable of giving some solid advice on purchasing. I know this is my first post, but if anyone is willing to play ball and offer up their advice I would greatly appreciate it. I'm looking to upgrade...- GallifreyGhost
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- daw imac logic mac mac mini macbook mini music production
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iPad mini 2/ Air Slide Over
From what I've read, the original Air users get absolutely nothing, but it appeared to be from users who tried to access Slide Over the iOS 9/10 way. Is this feature available at all, and is any form of drag and drop supported? Is the dock accessible like in the newer devices? Can you hold a...- ashindnile
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- air mini mini 2
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- Forum: iOS 11
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Mac mini make portable battery options?
Hi guys, this might be a foolish question but I am wondering if there are any legitimate battery options for making the Mini portable? I don't have much understanding of battery tech, but simply I was wondering if there is a way to set up a Mini & monitor at a client meeting running on a battery... -
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Novice Here...
Novice mac experience so please help! In terms I can hopefully understand :) I need to connect my old Mac mini to my dell monitor. Info below on what I'm working with. I have to order a power cord for the monitor and I think I have chosen the correct one. I'm robbing my Apple TV of the power...- Firecracker_982
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- cable dell mac mini monitor
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Mac Mini disconnects Thunderbolt drives, with no apparent reason
Hey Everyone, We're having an issue with our new Mac Mini, 64TB G-Tech drive, and 32TB OWC drive. I'll describe it below. Note that the same issue is occurring with both drives, which seems to eliminate either individual drive as the issue. We have a Mac Mini on our network, as shared...- shollenbmk
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- connection issues disconnect mac mini mini network sharing sharing thunderbolt
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- Forum: Mac mini
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Mac Zoom Screen Enlargement Issue
Hello, My Mac mini running El Capitan has been periodically enlarging the home screen as well as all of the apps used. I turn on the machine, and the home screen is very zoomed in. I have searched and searched for answers to this issue, and none of the keyboard commands or system preferences...- simmons_ryde
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- el capitan help mac mini problem zoom
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- Forum: OS X El Capitan (10.11)
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RAM memory price spikes and fluctuations
CT2K8G3S160BM That is the model number of the memory I've been trying to buy for like a year now. It hasn't been a priority so I've been occasionally tracking the price, waiting for it to come down further. It hit bottom this past June at $43.99. Spring and Summer of 2016 the prices fluctuated...- tennisproha
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- mac mac mini memory memory upgrade mini price price drop ram upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
