Apple's small form factor desktop computer. It first debuted on January 22, 2005.
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Is it okay to stack an Airport Extreme on top of a Mac mini?
Is it ok to place an AirPort Extreme base station on top of a Mac mini, or could this cause problems (like overheating or interference) with either device?
As depicted, they do fit together pretty ...
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Media center app and remote control for mac mini?
I can't justify buying an Apple TV while I have an old mac mini around to hook up to my entertainment center.
I'm currently controlling it using Air Mouse with my iOS devices, but I'd really like to ...
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Several users simultaneously on a Mac mini
We are a small team of developers and we would like to buy a Mac mini in order to develop for iOS.
We would like to know if it is possible for several users to log in remotely to the Mac mini (using ...
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Can I use a non-Apple keyboard with OS X?
Recently I've been thinking about the idea of migrating from PC to Mac, specifically Mac Mini. The biggest issue however is hardware, since I'm not sure what will and what won't work on OS X.
First ...
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Is there a way to power up a Mac Mini remotely?
Is there ANY way to Power Up a Mac Mini remotely?
Just to be clear, I don´t mean wake up from sleep but boot up.
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Can I use Apple Earphones with Mic on Mac Mini?
I read on Apple website that Mac mini audio port supports the apple earphones with mic. Does it support the mic as well? Can I use the mic for Audio input on applications like Skype?
I tried plugging ...
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Can a Mac Mini drive three monitors?
I'm the owner of three Samsung SyncMaster 245BW monitors (resolution: 1920 x 1200). I'm interested in getting a Mac Mini and was wondering if I'll be able to connect the Mac Mini to all three monitors ...
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Restart Screen Sharing Service on Mac mini Server
I'm running Mac OS X (think it's Snow Leopard - 10.6.7) on a Mac mini. I'm trying to connect remotely from an iMac (this has been working fine in the past, for some time). When I click "Share ...
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Intel Mac mini - maximum RAM Upgrade
I have a Mac mini with a Core 2 Duo processor (2.4 Ghz). I plan to upgrade the RAM in my Mac mini. Currently, it has 2GB right now, 1GB per slot (2 slots total). I would like to buy a new 4GB for a ...
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How can I remove the bluetooth setup wizard on a headless Mac Mini?
I finally moved my old Mini into the back room on a TV. I use Air Mouse to control it from my iOS devices.
However, with no keyboard and mouse connected it seems to bring up the bluetooth setup ...
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How to connect 4 monitors to Mac mini 2011
I want to connect 4 monitors to my Mac mini. I want to send the video output to an image wall, so the 4 monitors should show one big screen.
Which adapter(s) do I need for my plan?
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Mac-mini audio out
I have a Mac mini (2011) which doesn't produce any sound through the audio out. I've tried with speakers, headphones, etc,... but no sounds to hear.
What can be the problem?
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What do I need to set up two DVI monitors on a 2011 Mac mini?
As a software developer who recently bought an iPhone, I knew it was just a matter of time before I started dicking around in the iOS apps space. Today Apple released a new line of Mac minis and I am ...
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Thunderbolt -> Triple Monitor Mac Mini?
It seems the new Mac Mini uses both HDMI and Thunderbolt, but bandwidth limitations of Thunderbolt may prevent using 3 daisy-chained Thunderbolt high resolution monitors such as the newly released ...
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Is it possible to order a new Mac mini with an Nvidia graphics card?
This may be obvious to many , but is it possible to have a current generation Mac Mini with Nvidia graphics card option . I looked into the spec sheet on Apple website which says that it ships with ...
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Which Linux distro best to install on a Mac mini 2011 server?
I own a Mac mini 2011 server which I use as workstation. Currently Mac OS X Lion and Windows 7 Professional are installed in parallel (via Boot Camp). Both are 64-bit operating systems.
I'd like to ...
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Using an iMac as a monitor for a mac mini
I currently have an old 21 inch iMac that won't run Lion because it doesn't have a 64 bit chip. Other than that it works absolutely fine. I am however a part time developer and so I really need to ...
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Can I use the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with my Mac Mini on my Macbook?
I just bought a new hard drive for my Macbook and want to install a fresh OS X 10.6. I looked through all the CDs that I have and I could only find the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with a new Mac ...
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What version of Mac Mini supports Leopard 10.5.8?
Does Leopard 10.5.8 support the first-ever Mac Mini (M9686*/A, M9687*/A, I think)?
Or do I need one of the later ones?
I'm buying my first-ever mac this Christmas.
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Mac mini and VNC remote performance
I'm looking to get a Mac for iOS development, and with about $700 to work with, a Mac mini with upgraded RAM seems like the way to go. My problem is I never work strictly in one place (i.e. the ...
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Should I spin down Mac Mini's drive?
I have a Mac Mini (2010) that I use as a home server with a DAS (2 drives) attached over USB. Everything is on 24/7.
From all my research online, it seems that spinning hard drives up and down ...
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Best practices for 2011 Mac mini connected to monitor + HDTV?
I'm dual-purposing a new Mac mini (2011) as a desktop machine and media center. I will be using a DisplayPort to DVI adapter to use with the desktop monitor, and a long HDMI cable to go directly to an ...
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How can I connect a Mac Mini to a VGA monitor?
I have a Mac Mini and want to connect it to my Lenovo L2230 monitor. I've read instructions about connecting a MacBook Air to a VGA monitor but I can't translate it to my situation. At present the ...
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Dual 27" Thunderbolt
How can I set up a dual Thunderbolt on a 2012 Mac mini server? I daisy chained them but the second stays black.
Do I need a Thunderbolt to HDMI adaptor, from which vendor, how can I not lose ...
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Most similar Apple TV software for OS X ?
I really love the way latest Apple TV front-row works. Its easy, clean and fast.
I've been trying many different Media Center applications for my Mac Mini, but none of them are just like the one Apple ...
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How to load windows 7 directly (without Boot camp) in a Mac Mini with intel processor whose Hard disk crashed and so is replaced?
The hard disk of my Mac mini with 2 GHz intel processor and 4 GB RAM crashed and so I have replaced the Hard disk. How to load Windows 7 without loading Boot camp? Windows 7 original DVD is not able ...
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Install Ubuntu without a CD drive
So here is the situation. I own a older Mac Mini (Intel core duo, 1.66 GHz) and thus will not be able to update to Lion. Also the internal CD drive failed about 3 months ago.
Now I love my Mac. & ...
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Help with a HD reformat and Mountain Lion reinstall due to unknown type of hack, Malware, etc
So, I needed to reformat the HD in my mid 2011 Mac Mini (done) and plan to reinstall Mountain Lion on it. I created an SDXC install disk to do this. I'm curious to know if the disk2 partition with ...
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Does installing a second hard drive in my Mac Mini 2011 void my Apple hardware warranty?
I just installed a second hard drive, and I'm wondering if that voids my warranty.
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How can I store my iPhoto Library and iTunes library in Lion Server (Mini) and access it via my MBP?
My iPhoto and iTunes library is taking up most of the space in my 128GB SSD MBP.
I'm considering to buy a mac mini to store all of my media for iPhoto and iTunes libraries and sync a few of my ...
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Use Dell Inspiron laptop monitor as only monitor for mac mini
I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop and I am planning on purchasing a mac mini, new version , I am tight on money for a while and want to use my current laptop screen as monitor for mac mini, I just ...
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Using an iMac 27 inch (2009) as a monitor for a mac mini with Lion
My wife has iMac 27" (2009) with Snow Leopard and I want to use it as an external monitor for development on Mac mini with the latest Xcode/Lion (I don't want to upgrade the iMac to Lion to get the ...
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Reinstall Mac App Store on Mac OS 10.7?
I accidentally removed the Mac App from my Mac Mini while removing the iTunes 10.5 Beta. How can I reinstall the Mac App Store?
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Is it possible to have dual internal hard drives in a 2009 mac mini?
I want to have an SSD for the OS, and the existing disk that came with the unit.
Is this possible?
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Using Hauppauge HD PVR and Mac Mini to Stream Game Video
I recently acquired a Hauppauge HD PVR which my Xbox 360 is currently plugged into. I can record media from it using HD PVR Capture or use it as a TV Recorder via EyeTV. Unfortunately, I want to take ...
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Will a sata3 SSD work properly on a Mac mini (Mid 2010) with 2.4 GHz CPU?
I have a Mac mini (Mid 2010) with 2.4 GHz CPU and willing to upgrade its HDD to SSD.
Can I use a sata3 SSD for it?
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Mac Mini (summer 2011) and Dell U2711 - How to get the maximum resolution 2560x1440?
I've been using the Mac Mini with Dell U2711 monitor for couple days and only now I've realized what is wrong: The display isn't using its maximum resolution 2560x1440 but the 1080p which the OS ...
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How to remove available resolutions from a monitor?
I've connected my 2007 Mac mini to a vizio TV display using a dvi to VGA adaptor.
OSX correctly identifies the display so the DDC is working, yet OSX is also providing several resolutions which the ...
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Reinstalling OS X server on headless Mac mini
I have just started the Mac Server Essentials certification course and I'm stuck at chapter 1!
I have a MacBook Pro, a Mac mini server and a WiFi router as a switch between the two. I don't have it ...
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How can I verify that a DIY Fusion Drive is working as it should?
I installed an SSD in my 2011 Mac Mini to run alongside the stock 500GB HDD. After carefully reading through a number of tutorials, I used Terminal to merge them into a single "Fusion Drive". I cloned ...
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Is Shutting Down An iMac Or Mac Mini Really Necessary?
In today's age with low power standby modes & the advanced OS X that is Mountain Lion, it is simpler than ever to go for long periods (perhaps months) without shutting down your iMac (and possibly ...
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Will Mac Mini 2011 run two HD monitors?
I'm thinking of getting the basic Mac mini with the Intel HD 3000 graphics. I'm planning to run two 1920x1080 screens - one with a mini DisplayPort to DVI, the other with an HDMI to DVI.
Has anyone ...
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Can I install OS X Snow Leopard on 2006 mac mini?
So..I bought my first macbook pro few days ago, but found I don't need a laptop. I figured out that I can buy used mac mini + windows laptop for my developer environment.
is it possible to install ...
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MacMini crashing after changing memory?
After I bought a new MacBook Pro 2011 with 4 GB or RAM at 1333 MHz I decided to switch the RAM with the one from the old MacMini 8 Gb at 1066 MHz.
Initially I was expecting to have problems with the ...
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How to get 4 channel audio from a MacMini?
I would like to know if/how is possible to get 4 channel audio from a Mac Mini.
My speakers do have two jacks for from/back and currently I can use one one of them.
It seams that putting the second ...
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Using existing DVI/VGA monitors with a new Mac Mini
I currently have a PC with dual monitors. This PC is on it's way out and I want to replace it with a new Mac Mini, using my existing peripherals. The current monitors are a 27" Dell (2560x1440) ...
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What is the difference between a Mac mini and a Mac mini server?
Apple sells two Mac minis; one is a server edition, the other is a standard Mac mini. What are the differences between the Mac mini and the Mac mini server?
I know that the server doesn't have an ...
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Syncing iOS devices to multiple Macs with same Apple ID
Not really a duplicate to the specific question but related:
Sharing music in the iTunes library with multiple accounts and iOS devices.
I got a 2011 13-inch MacBook Air for my upcoming college ...
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Mac Mini + HP 3065 - resolution
I bought the new Mac Mini and connected it to my HP 3065 screen using the DVI cable + supplied HDMI to DVI adapter. The problem is, that the display settings enable me only very low resolutions (max ...
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Three displays with Mac Mini 2012
I've read on Tom's Hardware that Intel HD Graphics 4000 supports three displays. Is that information valid for 2012 Mac Minis too? Does anyone have any information on what the Mac Mini's capability is ...
