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Mac does not recognize wide screen
I am using Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 on my Mac mini, with Samsung monitor with default resolution 1360 x 768.
My Mac mini is connected to Samsung VGA port by Apple mini port to VGA adapter.
When ...
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PC Scanning using mini mac attached MFC printer
A Brother MFC 7420 is attached to an Apple Mini Mac and network shared for printing and scanning.
The Mini Mac will print and scan fine.
A Laptop PC running Vista is attached to the same network, and ...
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Can't netboot a PowerMac G4
I'm trying to install Debian (by net booting off tftp) on my old Mac Mini G4. I get into OpenFirmware (option-cmd-o-f after boot chime) and enter:
boot my.mac.ip.address,yaboot
After I hit enter ...
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Launchd WatchPaths does not respond to changes but only mounted files and disks
I'm running Snowleopard 10.6.8 on a Macmini server and I want this server to execute a script whenever a file or folder is inserted/edited or deleted from a specified folder. Since I'd like this ...
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Windows Server 2008 R2 on Mac Mini (Mid-2011) - Loads of errors after install
I've been trying to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on my Mac Mini (late 2011 model, purchased this week from my local Apple store). Installation happens fine without any issues, but after setup is ...
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High latency on wireless LAN
I have setup a LAN using AirPort. The nodes are Mac Minis. The OS is OS X Lion 10.7.3.
The AirPort connects to the Internet using cable and the internal connection is wireless. I tried to ping each ...
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Dual monitors shared between Mac Mini and Windows laptop
I have
a Mac Mini (2011) with HDMI and Thunderbolt
a laptop with DisplayPort and VGA
a DisplayPort To HDMI Cable
I want a setup where I am able to easily switch between Mac and Windows, both with ...
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Mac Mini 1.66 no sound on Windows 7
I've tried everything I could to get the sound working. I've tried to install the drivers from the Snow Leopard disk, then I went and got the latest RealTek drivers from the RealTek website. Then I ...
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What cable do I need to connect my Mac Mini to a VGA monitor?
Just received my Mac Mini and I'm trying to figure out what cable I need to connect to my VGA monitor.
The monitor only has a VGA connection and in the Mac Mini manual that was in the box, it says ...
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Mac Mini WOL running Windows
I am running Windows 7 on a Mac mini via bootcamp. I can't seem to get wake on lan working at all. Is there something I need to do to get this to work?
Testing it out on other windows 7 machines, ...
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Has anyone successfully installed Ubuntu on Mac Mini Server with Mac OS 10.7.3?
Someone told me it's impossible as the new firmware blocks any OS that is not Windows or Mac Os.
This is my hardware:
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Can you clone a Windows only Mac Mini (2011)
I have suggested that my work use Mac Mini's as a desktop platform for our 40 person call center. They are smaller, more energy efficient and built better than anything else we can get for the price ...
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Several Issues with my mac mini (mid 2010). Is it RAM? Is it Disk?
I bought my mac mini in March 2011. It's a mid 2010 model with 2.4Ghz and 2GB RAM.
It came with SL and I immediately installed BootCamp and upgraded it's memory to two 4GB, low latency Corsair.
One ...
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Cannot upgrade applications on a used mac mini. “iPhoto is registered to different user”?
My computer was bought from best buy they say they wiped it clean it was a return from less than 10 days. When I put in my details on the mac everything went fine. There is an update for iPhoto and ...
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Is there a way to “Auto-Restore” a Mac on every startup? (OS X Lion)
I have a project where Mac Minis will be used to run different applications. Each Mac Mini will have ONE application that it will ever have to run in its lifetime, and it will have to run it all day ...
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Eject slot-loaded CD in BusyBox 1.18.4
I have a PowerPC Mac Mini that is running Ubuntu and when booted it fails to BusyBox. Problem is I cannot boot to live CD because there's a CD already in the slot and for some reason the eject applet ...
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Mac Mini monitor on the move – can I use VNC or a portable monitor?
I have been investigating the possibility of using my PC to control my soon to arrive Mac Mini when on the move. I can't afford and hope you don't give me answers suggesting buying a MacBook. My Mac ...
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Raid 0 failing on a mac mini server
I'm trying to set up a software striped raid configuration on a mac mini 2011 running lion server. The procedure seemed to be pretty straight forward, but the result was far from the expected. Here's ...
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mac-mini first use after unboxing: can I use on-screen keyboard instead of physical one?
Is it possible to use a on-screen keyboard when using a mac-mini for the first time, after purchase, with just mouse and no physical keyboard? I mean to set the account and remote desktop settings.
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Can I control a Mac Mini (with VNC) from a PC the very first time I turn it on after purchase?
Can I control a Mac Mini (with VNC) from a PC notebook the very first time I turn it on, just after purchase? I mean: it has no mouse, keyboard and screen but I guess it has to be initialized.
Can ...
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Issues with my Mac mini: becomes unresponsive (mouse moves but clicks, keyboard are ignored)
I upgraded my Mac Mini well over a month ago, maybe two months ago, put a bigger hard drive and more RAM in it, got the RAM of crucial, following their system tool. I have had no problems with it for ...
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Controlling Apple Mac Mini from a PC via Wi-Fi [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Mac VNC client (for controlling Mac Mini remotely)?
I would like to know if it is possible to control an Apple Mac Mini from a PC notebook (Windows Vista/7/8 but also ...
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With a Mac Mini, can I use a HDMI - DVI and DVI - VGA adapter for a CRT monitor?
I need this information because the two threads below didn't really clarify.
Mac Mini HDMI-to-DVI to VGA-to-Monitor?
Macbook Mini-DVI to VGA Output Broken - Cause?
I mean, does a DVI → VGA ...
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What should I buy? Mac Mini or PC? [closed]
My 5 year old laptop has served me well and now its time to put it to rest. So i have started to explore my options. I'm a web designer with a mild addiction for games. I already have a PS3 but there ...
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Mac Mini font is blurry on Samsung Syncmaster using DVI to HDMI adapter
I recently purchased a Mac Mini.
I have it hooked up to my Samsung Syncmaster via a KVM.
The font is quite blurry. I have the monitor set to native resolution. I have font smoothing turned on, and ...
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Magic Trackpad clicks and points, but doesn't scroll
I just got a new-to-me Magic Trackpad, but after pairing it and adjusting the settings in System Preferences, I can't get it to do the two-finger scrolling gesture.
So far, I've uninstalled USB ...
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When buying a KVM switch to use with a Mac Mini, what should I look for?
I'm about to buy a mac mini. I want to use a KVM to switch between the mini and my PC.
Mac Mini appears to only have an HDMI input on the back. It says it comes with a DVI to HDMI converter. ...
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What type of KVM should I get for a new Mac-Mini? [closed]
Looking to get a new Mac Mini.
I'd need a KVM switch to switch back and forth between the mini and my Windows 7 machine. Any recommendations?
I'm only concerned about what type of input the mac ...
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How can I set my Mac Mini to output 16x10 resolution over a VGA cable?
I have a 16x10 monitor that I use for my other computers (native resolution 1920x1200), and I want to use it for my old Mac Mini too. I have it connected via a VGA cable to the DVI-to-VGA adapter that ...
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How do I install OSX Lion on Core Solo Mac Mini?
I have a core solo Mac mini that was being used as an HTPC up until now. It's the only Mac I have, so I thought I might try to salvage it to do some iOS development. For that I wanted to upgrade to ...
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32bit Video Special Effects software for Mac OSX (Snow Leopard or Lion)
I'm about to get a Mac Mini (2.3GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5) which I'm pretty sure is 32bit (I'm really not sure) and want to be able to do basic video and audio editing on it.
If it IS 32bit, then ...
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What do I need to setup 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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i386 MacMini - maximum RAM Upgrade
I do use MacMini having Core2Duo Processor ( 2.4 Ghz ).
I am going to upgrade RAM of my MacMini.
Currently It has 2 slots of RAM memory. It has 2GB right now. 1GB per slot.
I am going to buy a new 4GB ...
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Snow Leopard Server hanging during mysterious IO spikes
Quick summary: Snow Leopard Server freezes randomly for periods somewhere between a few seconds and a minute or two. When the activity monitor is open, a huge IO spike will show up after the system ...
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Slow wifi internet connection - Mac Mini only - do I need a wifi range extender?
I have a NetGear DG834B modem router with an ADSL connection on the ground floor. On the 1st floor, I have acceptable connections from my Windows desktop PC, Macbook Pro, iPhone and iPad. However, the ...
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Disable selected USB port of Mac mini?
How can we disable a selected USB port or disable mass storage but allow USB keyboard and mouse on a Mac mini without having to update from Snow Leopard?
If anybody knows how to disable USB on a Mac ...
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How to record my voice on a Mac Mini with headphones?
I'm try to record my voice via the headphone on a Mac Mini, but it's not working. I saw on Apple's site that the Mac Mini can record voice, but it doesn't seem to be working for me.
Here is a ...
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Can a Mac Mini Server and XCode be used for multiple students?
Im not an administrator but Ive been given the task of finding out whether this is possible.
The scenario is like this:
At our university we are offering a course in basic iPhone programming for ...
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Mac Mini DVI to Dell U271
I have a MacMini which is a couple of years old now, it has ONLY a DVI connector on the back, no display port.
I recently bought a Dell U271 monitor which is capable of going up to 2560x1440 using a ...
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Replace MacMini Harddrive with SSD
Is it possible to replace the hard drive of a MacMini (latest model) with a SSD?
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Is it possible to repair/service a DVD-ROM drive in a Mac?
I have a three-year-old Mac Mini. Recently, the DVD-ROM drive has had a problem where any disc inserted will start making a loud noise. It sounds like something is hitting the edge of the DVD-ROM, ...
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Problems with mac mini wireless
I have a problem with a Mac mini not seeing a wireless network. I'm using a laptop with OSX (version 10.5.8) which can see and connect to the WEP network, with the following details:
Wireless Card ...
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Mac-Mini 2GB: Good Enough For VMware Fusion with Windows 7? [closed]
I'm itching to buy a Mac mini 2GB and have VM-ware fusion to run Windows 7. The Mac-mini I want has has 2GB of ram / 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this, should ...
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Mac-Mini: Snow Leopard Server vs Snow Leopard
I'm thinking of buying a Mac-Mini.
I'm trying to decide between the less expensive one (has regular snow leopard) and the more expensive one (has snow leopard server).
One of the things I wanted to ...
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Wake Mac mini running Windows 7 using Apple remote
I have just installed Windows 7 Pro 32 bit to a 2010 Mac mini (using Bootcamp). I also have the current (2nd gen) Apple Remote.
How can I wake the machine from sleep under Windows 7 with the remote? ...
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mac mini no drive detected - steps to fix it
I bought a used mac mini off ebay 2 weeks ago. It's been working fine. Earlier today, I came back to my mac mini and logged in (typed password and hit enter). The computer just froze, and after a few ...
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OS X Software Update fails
My Mac will not update, every time I press software update and tick the mac software update it starts to load and update but then it just stops and doesn't move. I have to shutdown the computer which ...
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Mac Mini disconnects from wired network at random times
My Mac Mini from 2007 always stayed connected to my home network. No problems.
(Wired, NOT wireless.)
All this week it becomes disconnected at random times. Nothing can re-connect it... until I ...
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Getting online on my mac mini
I have a mac mini that I can't connect to the internet with.
I have a home network. I can go online fine with my ipad/cr-48, no problem.
But on OSX even though I can connect to the network via ...
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Can I use my MacBook Pro as the screen for a mac mini
I want to buy another Apple machine and instead of buying a whole new laptop, I am thinking of buying just a Mac mini and use my MacBook Pro screen as the screen for it. Is that possible ? What kind ...
