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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.
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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]
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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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Ubuntu screen res problem on a Mac mini 2010
I installed unbuntu 10.10 on my Mac mini 2010 (http://superuser.com/questions/207642/Ubuntu-10-10-on-a-Mac-mini-2010-model-a1347-boot-up-problem-blank-screen). I've having a problem with the screen ...
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Installing Ubuntu on a Mac Mini from microSD card with USB adapter
I have a Mac Mini 2010 with a broken Superdrive. I tried to install Ubuntu using a USB drive following the directions given here.
Because I currently have no USB flash at home, I used my microSD card ...
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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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Chrome pegs CPU playing YouTube videos
I am not sure when this started, but the issue definitely exists in the latest version of Chrome (10.0.648.127). Playing youtube video at 320p essentially pegs the CPU. The process that kills is ...
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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 ...
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Cannot update software for my Mac mini?
I can't update the software i.e., Mac OS, iTunes, etc., in my Mac mini. Can anybody give the solution for my problem?
i update the software using the "software update" from the left most top the ...
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Want to turn old Powerbook Mac into small form factor desktop
I've got an old powerbook g4. Battery is totally dead, as is the superdrive. I've looked into selling but it's worth less than it would cost to ship it safely. So I'm considering cracking it open and ...
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How to check Apple Remote Access is installed in Mac mini or not?
I am new to MAC PC's, I have Apple's Mac mini. I want to access "Apple remote access" software to connect to one of my server.
But I don't know "Apple remote access" software is installed in my ...
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What log entries should I expect after an unexpected Mac Mini reboot?
My 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac Mini suffers unexpected shut-downs from time to time.
I suspect this is because it gets too hot - iStat Menu shows the CPU temperature reaching 98 C when it's working ...
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Can Anyone Tell Me What This Weird Screen Means - New Mac Mini on First Startup
Hey I am setting up my stepfathers computer and I go to turn it on for the first time and this screen pops up. I've never seen it before, can anyone tell me what it means?
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Can I simultaneously connect both a MacBook Pro and a Mac mini to the same Cinema Display 27?
I am about to buy a Led Cinema Display 27, but I wonder if I can connect both the Mac mini and my MacBook Pro without the need of unplugging the Mac mini all the time. From what I see there is just ...
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Repurpose PPC Mac Mini as video chat/fileserver/backup system?
I am about to replace an ageing G4 PPC Mac Mini with the latest model and have a couple of thoughts on repurposing the old hardware; I'm looking for advice/recommendations as to the ideas being ...
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Is it possible to backup Windows / Linux clients using Snow Leopard Server?
We're investigating the use of a Mac Mini Server + NAS for a small office. I know Mac computers can be backed up by this setup. Is it also possible to backup Windows / Linux clients with such a setup?
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