Questions tagged [mac-mini]
Apple's small form factor desktop computer. It first debuted on January 22, 2005.
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Cinema Display / 2023 Mac Mini M2
I just read a couple of questions on apple.com describing ghosting issues and generally bad experiences connecting an older Cinema Display to an M1 Mac Mini running Big Sur. There are no follow-ups ...
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Is there any performance difference between Macbook Air and Mac Mini?
I want an Apple computer but cannot decide between Mac Mini and Macbook Air. I prefer the Mini more, and I own a Logitech Keyboard and mouse and an LG Monitor, so those things are already taken care ...
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Need to turn off/disconnect WiFi on M2 Mac Mini in order to make it work
I got this M2 Mac Mini 2 months ago. New. I have a WiFi AX 160Mhz Network at home. Every time I restart this Mini, I need to either turn off WiFi and on again or disconnect/reconnect to the WiFi ...
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Error while attempting to reinstall macOS Sierra on old Mac Mini [duplicate]
I tried to factory reset a Late 2014 Mac mini by holding Command + R while booting, which took me to Internet Recovery for macOS Sierra, I used the Disk Utility to erase and format the drive, then I ...
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2018 Mac Mini Can View Some But Not All Files On External Hard Drive [duplicate]
I just bought my first Mac which is a used 2018 Mac Mini with a Core i7 running Ventura 13.5.2. I plugged in an external hard drive which is formatted in NTFS; very strangely it is able to view some ...
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Mac OS X Server unable to continue
When installing Mac OS X Server on a Mac mini Server with its original install DVD, the install is unable to continue from the first screen.
Can install other versions of MacOS without an issue, any ...
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kernel_task high cpu
MacMini with Apple M1 chip running ventura 13.5 have very high kernal_task cpu.
I opted for only 8gb memory and this is always under high memory pressure. I feel like my old mac mini almost worked ...
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Airpods 2nd Gen on Mac Mini 2018 Ventura 13.5.1 won't connect, works w/ 3 other Apple devices
I come to you having exhausted every option I can think of to try.
The behavior I see is as follows:
I can (re)pair the AirPods successfully with the Mac Mini 2018. After, I click their name from the ...
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Connecting 2 curved ultrawide monitors to mac mini 2023 via usb-c
I looked for an entire hour for posts related to connecting monitors via usb-c to the new Mac mini, but could not find anything even closely related.
Before I get to this...I shall ask my question.
In ...
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HDMI KVM which is working with a Mac Mini M2 and 4k monitors - also sleep and reboot
After I have used a Aten CS1924 KVM for DP for years between my PC and MBP without any issue, the introduction of a Mac Mini M2 renders my setup unusable.
On reboot, the Mini doesn't detect the ...
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Can't install printer driver for Samsung C410W on M2 Mini (Ventura 13.5)
I've downloaded the correct file from Samsung but the file is not recognized and the open command is unavailable. Can't install it on this new Mini, but my old Mini (late 2014) can still print to that ...
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Mac mini M1 died while I was working on it!
I turned the Mac on this morning and everything was fine, almost an hour into normal work it just turned off - no shutdown - no error - it just died. I changed socket, replaced the power cable, ...
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Find out which app/service is changing my input volume
I'm having a persistent issue where my system-wide input volume is being changed while I'm talking. This is happening regardless of which app I'm on. When I have the system settings open while I'm ...
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Can't get into Mac Mini because it won't recognize bt keyboard and mouse and I don't have wired ones handy
I got me a new Mac mini. I am running public beta of Sonoma (maybe a big mistake :).
It won't recognize my bt keyboard (Logitech K380) and mouse (Logitech M720).
From "what I've read" it is ...
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HOW do I delete cleverfiles on my Mac?
This remains a mystery. In my "About this Mac", I have discovered over 560Gb in my system data. I have gotten a new Mac Mini M2 and need to migrate my files. Now, I've discovered thousands ...
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Mac Mini 2018 sudden unexplained performance issues
I have a 2018 Mac Mini i7 with 32gb Ram. I have been having strange performance issues lately. I decided to reinstall the OS but it's still happening. I think I noticed the problems initially when I ...
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Some apps seem to sleep while the screensaver runs. How to prevent this in Monterey 12.6.5 with 2014 Mac Mini?
This question is not about keeping the Mac itself from going to sleep... I got that part (settings > energy saver > power > check "prevent your mac from automatically sleeping..."). ...
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Mac mini 2018 (Ventura) cannot boot Windows 10 on external external SSD
On my Early 2015 MacBook Pro (Monterey) I successfully created bootable Windows 10 on a partition on an external SSD using the method given in Answer 1 here:
Drivers not working on Windows 10 ...
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I am having trouble bluetooth-sharing pictures from my cell phone. It works on my 2017 iMac, but not on my M2 Mini
I'm having trouble getting Bluetooth sharing to work on my M2 Mini. I can pair the two devices (the mini and my LG VN220) just fine. But I can't send pictures to the Mini.
I rarely have trouble ...
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Mouse lag / stutter in Ventura
I recently bought a MacMini M2 Pro running Ventura 13.3.1. Both my bluetooth mouse, and my logitech mouse with separate USB dongle move choppy over the screen. It feels as if the CPU is too busy with ...
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Mac mini M2 with Samsung 4K monitor
I bought a Samsung U32r59 4K screen for use with my new Mac mini M2 (16GB). The default display resolution is 1920x1080. Switching to 3840x2160 makes everything tiny and reduces the refresh rate to ...
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Unable to re-install macOS on my Mac Mini 2014 [duplicate]
I have a MacMini from 2014.
It has an SSD which I formatted so now it has no OS on it. I tried internet recovery several times but every time I get the error "An Error Occurred While Preparing ...
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Floating window strange behaviour on two vertically stacked monitors with M2 Mac Mini running Ventura [duplicate]
I have just installed a dual stacked monitor setup and running Ventura 13.2.1 MacOS on an M2 Pro Mac Mini, and am experiencing some very strange behaviour.
If I have a window open - e.g. Safari, and ...
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No WiFi with Mac mini M2
New Mac mini M2. The WiFi will not be recognized though all other devices work fine. Our Internet provider checked, and the signal strength is fine.
Apple blames the Internet provider. Clearly it’s ...
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Audio keeps "ducking" / going down - M1 Mac Mini on macOS Ventura 13.3.1
Starting a few days ago, the audio will just "duck" (turn itself way down), seemingly randomly. This happens even if I am using my AirPods, so perhaps it's not even related to the audio ...
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Mac Mini 2012 & iMac
I have an iMac Retina 5K. I am frustrated running Apple Music and wish to run iTunes on an older macOS in my old Mini.
Can I connect the old Mini to my iMac and essentially use the iMac screen to run ...
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TouchID not working for one user on a MacMini M2 Pro
I had touch ID working with two user account on a MacMini, but recently it's stop working for one user.
I removed the fingerprint saved but that didn't fixed anything, I also changed the user password ...
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Remote login and screen sharing to access Mac mini (M2) by MacBook Air (M1)
What I am trying to do
I have a Mac Mini in my office and am trying to remotely access it from home using my Macbook Air. When Mac Mini is always turned on and logged on, it is not a problem because I ...
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I want to mount an external HD connected to one mac on my main mac va my network
I have a Mac Mini 2012 running Catalina 10.15.7 with a 4TB external HD plugged in via USB. I want to mount this external HD on my IMac 2020 running Big Sur 11.7.4 over my network so I can use it for ...
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How to connect Mac Mini and Macbook through Universal Control when one is connected through ethernet and the other on Wifi?
I used to connect both through Wifi, and it worked like a charm, but the Wifi was unstable on the Mac Mini. Now I connected the Mac Mini through ethernet but cannot combine both through Universal ...
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Mac Mini OSX disk external disk disconnects
I have this setup
Mac Mini Apple M1 8 GB
OSX Ventura 13.2.1
Hub Stand for Mac Mini Ssd Sata M.2 Usb-c Usb-a Audio Satechi
External disk SEAGATE ONE TOUCH 2TB SILVER STKB2000401
I connect the ...
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Bluetooth file transfer from Droid to Mac Mini
I followed the directions in:
Bluetooth file transfer between Mac and android phone as well as the referenced How-to-Geek article (and I have rebooted several times too).
However after the pairing ...
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Loading hi-res music from mac mini to iphone - sample rate not supported
I have a Mac mini late 2014 with macOS Catalina (10.15.7).
I have an iPhone 12 mini with iOS 15.6.1.
In iTunes, I try to sync 192 kHz/24 bit songs, but get the error "sample rate not supported by ...
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Usb monitor as main display on Mac mini
Good day I am planning on buying the Mac mini m2 and I have a ASUS mb168b portable monitor with usb Type A not Type C.
I wanted to know is it possible to to use it as main monitor. Thanks
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Does the Zoom app work well with the M2 chip?
I want to buy the M2 Mini plus Studio Display but saw messages on the Zoom site that some were having trouble running Zoom on the Mini with M2 chip. Can anyone here reassure me? Please answer only if ...
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Unable to pair iPhone 13 mini to Mac Mini
I have an iPhone 13 mini running 16.3.1
I recently purchased a Mac Mini (Apple M2) updated to 13.2.1.
I transferred from my iMac to Mac Mini and have been setting it up and transferred my operations ...
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Sharing External Drive with Windows with no Security on OSX Ventura
I have a Mac Mini M1 (2020) that I do some backup development on, but like it for the low power draw since it's ARM. I have an external RAID Device via USB that has 5 drives (exFAT) in it that I want ...
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Can I connect Thunderbolt 2 devices which require power through the cable to Mac Mini M1
I have a late 2013 27" iMac to which are connected two external drives, a MyPassport Pro 1GB and a LaCie 500MB SSD. These connect to the iMac via the iMac's Thunderbolt ports (I believe ...
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Keyboard Problems with Mac Mini
I have a new Mac Mini M1 and an older wireless extended keyboard.
After a while, though I haven’t been able to determine how regular that is, my keyboard starts to misbehave.
I first notice it when, ...
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Video connection for Mac Mini M2 to DisplayPort/DVI monitor
I'm planning to order an M2 Mini and I want to connect it to a Dell U2412M monitor that I already have.
The Mini has HDMI video output, but I believe it can also serve video via Thunderbolt 4.
The ...
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Using an iMac as an additional monitor for Mac Mini M1
I am aware that the Mac Mini M1 has an infuriating limit of two monitors. However, it appears that you can attach an AirPlay device as an additional monitor.
I have a retired iMac running AirServer or ...
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Mac mini external display connection problem
I was connecting my Mac mini to an external display (HP M24f) by an HDMI cable. The (very) annoying thing was that after some time of inactivity of the computer, the connection between display and ...
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Using an M1 Mac mini with HDMI to DVI adapter
I have been trying unsuccessfully to get my M1 Mac mini (M1, 2020, running 13.2 (22D49) Ventura) working with an older DVI monitor.
My current configuration has my primary (4K) monitor hooked up via a ...
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How to resizeVolume on appleRaid external mirror set?
I have the following appleRaid mirror set:-
$ diskUtil appleRaid list
AppleRAID sets (1 found)
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Name: ...
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MacOS Ventura M1 mini suddenly super laggy over Screen Sharing
Not sure what happened but a little while after upgrading to Ventura my mini "server" in the closet became super laggy over Screen Sharing. The screen will open up for input (mouse or ...
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Backing up Whatsapp on Mac mini
I have been trying to backup WhatsApp with the app functionality but it seems impossible; it will throw a problem every time. I have tried backing it up using the iCloud "Back Up Now" inside ...
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Replacing a fusion drive with a pure SSD on a Mac Mini
I have a Mac Min Late 2014 with a 1 TB fusion drive
I want to replace it with something like this OWC 2TB SSD, but I am a little confused about some of the process.
I have watched several videos and ...
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Mac Mini limited bluetooth range
I have an M1 Mac Mini that I recently set up as a utility computer in a downstairs room. My wife likes to listen to music while working (not working on the computer, she's an artist) and my idea was ...
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2 Wi-Fi networks on a Mac mini Internet connected
I will build 2 Wi-Fi networks on a server ( a projected Mac mini to buy ) with the following key functions:
server directly connected to the Internet ( through the 1 Gbit/s ethernet ),
with advanced ...
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How to use an Android Phone as a webcam with Mac Mini M1?
I've recently bought a Mac Mini M1 and I realized I need a webcam for facetime, etc. I don't have an iPhone or other webcam to use and I need to use an android phone for now.
Can I use an android ...
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