Mac mini keeps crashingCan someone help diagnose why my mac mini keeps crashing? I bought it second hand, and it had been upgraded to the latest OS El Capitan (originally it would have had OSX server). The machine looks in ver...view more
Remote accessWork at a college and I'm setting up a computer lab with Mac Mini , but I wonder if there is some way to make remote access for my Windows PC to perform maintenance on the Mac. I'm grateful if anyone can help me! ...view more
Hdmi to dvi splitter questionI have a 2012 i7. Its video ports are HDMI or thunderbolt. Is there any reason this model would be unable to support using an hdmi-dvi adapter cable to feed a powered Dvi splitter in order to run 2 ident...view more
can't shut off bluetooth on minijust bought a new mini. I want to use a wired mouse and keyboard but the mini will not let me turn off bluetooth or recognize the wired mouse or keyboard. can anyone help with this?view more
Thread How to clean a DVD Superdrive using a credit card !
How to clean a DVD Superdrive using a credit card !Hi Guys, This is a brilliant procedure to clean the optical head of the DVD Superdrive on a mac mini late 2009 edition or other macs using the slot loading DVD superdrive. You do not need to open the computer at all t...view more
Thread Issue- no video -DVI dual splitter i7-HDMI port>DVI
Issue- no video -DVI dual splitter i7-HDMI port>DVIWhat am I missing here? I have an i7 2.3g -late2012 Mini. 10.8.5. in a studio where i feed a dual display using a video splitter by - first, Tripp Lite, now an Aluratek -DVI 2-port video sp...view more
IR remote response timeWhen using the DVD player app on my Mac Mini, the video controls (Pause, Menu, etc) is very, very slow, up to minutes to respond. This is generally after an )SX update and resolves itself over time. But no the last ti...view more
How to erase Mac 2011im selling my Mac mini 2012 it's running Yosemite what steps do I take to reset and erase it? I don't have any disks and don't think they came with them. Thanksview more
Reassign single keyCan I reprogram or reassign a single key (probably the ^ part of the 6^ or §± or `~ if it has to be an entire key as in both characters) since the 2@€ key on my wired keyboard for my MacMini is comple...view more
Replacing Mac MiniHello, my Mac mini six years old now, I'd like to prepare for the day when I need a new one, would it be simpler to use a time machine to transfer photos etc from one Mac mini to another, or just transfer them directl...view more
Thread Finder freezes maverick must restart over and over
Finder freezes maverick must restart over and overSince the upgrade to maverick my finder and every thing else will freeze and the whirligig wont stop turning . I am at my wits end having to force restart every five minutes. I use this for work and I can't afford t...view more
Mac Mini 5,2 restarts after long sleepHi, My mac mini (mid 2011), running OSX 10.11.6, has been restarting lately after it falls asleep for a long period (after 2 hours). I have reset SMC and PRAM and it does not help. Reinstalling MAC OSX did no...view more
mac mini hubHi All! I have a basic question regarding ports and cable plug in. I bought a mac mini to act as a hub between 2 x iMacs and 2 x hard drives (20tb and 8tb). We are video editing and want to access different e...view more
old OS, how to choose new one?I have an old mini mac (10.5.8) and it doesn't work with loads of websites apps etc. looking to upgrade the OS. 1st will this solve the problem? 2nd which OS should i purchase?view more
More processor or more ram?WORK FILES IN CINEMA 4D , Adobe Photoshop , Illustrator , After Effects, and occasionally FINAL CUT, I HAVE A IMAC INTEL CORE 2 DUO LATE 2009 21.5 "NVIDIA 256 MHZ RAM DEDICATED AND Upgrated TO 12GB RAM CREATED WORKING...view more
Pause/Play buttons not working?Hi- I have 2 Macs - one Mac Mini (Late 2012) and one iMac (Late 2013) and they both have Apple keyboards (one wired and one wireless). When I am listening to iTunes, the play/pause/fast forward buttons...view more