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    mac mini sleep mode doesn't work

    my mac mini on m2 automatically wakes up after 10-15 minutes every time, how can I fix this? What could be bothering him?
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    help with keyboard

    I don't see previous discussion and would appreciate some help. I have steel series apex3 keyboard and I love it! But when I use it with my mac mini I the control key doesn't work. I have gone to keyboard modifiers and swapped command for alt as mentioned in a few posts I read, but what can I...
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    Mac Mini 2 or Mac Mini Pro for our type of projects?? Monitor?

    Hi everyone….. We are considering purchasing a new Mac Mini to replace our 2013 27 inch iMac but we are not sure which Mac Mini model would be right for us. A Mac Mini M2 512 hard drive with 8gb of memory or a Mac Mini M2 Pro with 16gb of memory. We aren’t big power users but we love photography...
  4. Coselmann

    Late 2012 - MD388LL/A - Macmini6.2 overheating issue

    Hello everyone. Since I replaced the processor and thus the conductive paste in my 2013 Mac Pro, I decided to do the same (just change the paste of course) in the late 2012 mini. Traditionally, the process has been trouble-free, but... the Macmini overheats and the operating temperatures reach...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac pro 5.1 as a server/NAS

    Hey all Ok I have been offered a Mac pro 5.1 (2010) with specs of: 2 x 2.4 ghx Xeon quad core 16 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 Ati Radeon 5770 and 256 GB ssc boot drice and 5 TB HDD I am wanting to create a server at home that can be used to back up my macs and iphones and to use it as a Media/NAS. Is...
  6. iCyprus

    Mac mini M1 Vs Mac Mini M2

    I need to buy a Mac mini asap for my studies. Since the M2 base model is quite slow I don't know if it is worth buying it with 256GB. I was thinking to buy the M2 512GB or the M1 model with 512GB which is faster. What do you think?
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    Mac Mini M2 Pro Wi-Fi issues

    Hi everyone, I just got my Mac Mini and I’ve been having issues connecting to my Wi-Fi. Every 30 seconds it seems to disconnect and then reconnect, and the issue keeps repeating itself. I’ve rebooted my internet system, restarted my Mac Mini Pro, disconnected and reconnected to the Wi-Fi...
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    So here’s a crazy idea: Buying 2 Mac Minis

    Hi everyone, A crazy idea I thought of while deciding what Mini to get… Getting 2 Mac Minis: one 16GB RAM / 512 SSD) and one 8GB RAM / 256 SSD. I was debating on getting a Mac Mini Pro (32 GB RAM / 512 SSD), but even with an education discount, after taxes it’s about 1700 USD. Two Mac Minis...
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    Spend budget on MBP M2 pro or on combination of Mac Mini M2 pro / MBA

    Hello, I consider updating from my mbp2011 to a mbp m2pro 32 gb ram 1b. For most of my tasks (texts, work with large pdf files, windows via parallels), I would like to have 32 gb ram, I expect to use the machine for at least seven years. In Europe, the mbp m2pro costs 3600 EUR; the mac mini M2...
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    What would you do if you where in my place?

    Hey so, im in a really hard place deciding what to do and i need some input and opinions from others. So my problem: I just got finished with school. I just started a business/sidehustle as a cutter. So im cutting videos for youtubers. Also i just got very interested in graphics design. My...
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    Mac Mini bluetooth issues fixed in Mac Studio?

    The rumors suggested the Mac Studio would have a plexi glass top for better signal strength. Turned out it's the same all body aluminum. So I'm wondering if the weak bluetooth signal issues that have plagued the Mac Mini will be fixed in this new form factor? Issues I personally have with the...
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    iPhone SE (2016) Why can't I hear callers when I answer my iPhone through my Mac?

    Can anyone help with this really stupid query? When I'm working, I always answer my iPhone through my MacMini using Facetime and I make calls that way as well. But suddenly, I can't hear the caller on the other end of the line. There is no problem with the speakers because they are working...
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    Need Help in deciding to Buy Monitor for New M1 Mac Mini.

    Hello Community, I have recently purchased M1 Mac Mini which i am using with TV as of now. Wants to buy a Monitor for it. So i am confused in some setup process. Let me tell you all first what my primary task is. 1. Upcoming Youtuber so Video Making. 2. General Office work which primarily...
  14. iosmike

    How to get all files from Time Capsule to a new macmini

    Hi everyone, I bought a new macmini and have connected to the time capsule which was backing up the old macmini before. Now, how can I get all files from the time capsule to my new macmini? Thanks, Mike
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    MacBook vs iPad Pro + Mac Mini

    Hello, My 2016 MacBook Pro 16" became very slow, heats up a lot and drains battery in only 3 hours after BigSur .. I have also 2018 iPad Pro 11" I want to upgrade now and thinking about the following options: - Another laptop next to my 11" iPad Pro (either MacBook Air M1 or wait for the new...
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    Email NIGHTMARE

    I have three machines. A MacBook Pro, iMac 5K and an older iMac. All three run off the same email account. Emails come in to all three computers at once without issues and the ones that are irrelevant to each machine are binned as required. That is visible across the network - if one machine...
  17. theMarble

    A Comprehensive Guide to buying Early Intel Macs

    Welcome to the guide on buying Early Intel Macs! I've noticed a lot of people ask questions about which Early Intel Mac they should get. Hopefully this helps clear up some confusion. Why should I consider an Early Intel Mac? Early Intel Macs can be a way to get a good Apple computer on a tight...
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    27" iMac used as a display

    Can i use my 27" mid2010 iMac as a display? Is it possible to achieve this by connecting my late 2009 MacMini to it?
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    connect my MacMini to my oldTV

    I want to connect my Late 2009 MacMini to an old HD Ready TV Display that has the ports available as seen in the pic. What do u think? Might i have any issues with the HD Ready resolution that the Display offers? What kind of an adapter will i need?
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    Time to jump?

    Hello team! Another buying advice thread - im a LONG term stalker of the forum but never registered :-) Im on a 2018ish 15" macbook pro with 16gb of ram and its done fine, but with all the M1 hype Im thinking its time to jump. Im a web developer / graphic design / digital marketing guy with a...