Biostrike

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Q: how to use mac mini as hard disk for mbp?

i have a mac mini

i have a mbpr 13"

i want to use mac mini as main hard disk

use mbpr 13" for monitor and control mac mini. how can i do that?

1 more question, if the above question is successed, how to switch between mac mini screen and mbpr 13" screen?

Posted on Apr 20, 2016 8:29 PM

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Q: how to use mac mini as hard disk for mbp?

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by lllaass,

lllaass Apr 21, 2016 12:45 AM in response to Biostrike
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Apr 21, 2016 12:45 AM in response to Biostrike

You can setup screen sharing so you can view/use the Mini from the MacBook.
http://www.macissues.com/2014/05/07/how-to-set-up-and-use-screen-sharing-in-os-x /
You would only need a screen and keyboard fro initial setup of the Mini.
To only use the Mini's disks you can either connect the two via Thunderbolt or FireWire and boot the Mini in Target disk mode
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode - Apple Support
OS X El Capitan: Transfer files between two computers using target disk mode
it is similar for OSX versions

You can also set up File Sharing
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