What options do I have to access Mac Mini using MacBook Pro?

Hi all,

I would like know if we can use MacBook Pro to access Mac Mini without any external monitor?

Options I know are:

1. Screen share : Where both MacBook Pro and Mac Mini should be on same network

2. Remote Control software: Something like TeamViewer, where both should be connected to Internet, almost same as option 1

Is there any option, where I can connect some cable (Thunderbolt?) between MacBook Pro and Mac Mini ? and access the Mac Mini by using MacBook Pro screen, it is fine if I can access only one system at time or if there is flexibility to switch between two systems.

Appreciate your feedback!

Posted on Jun 28, 2018 3:53 AM

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mobeenshaik Author

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Jul 2, 2018 6:31 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Following are the Mac Mini connection/access options or method, conditions and results I understood so far from Googling and you people, please suggest if right or wrong?

Appreciate your help!

mobeenshaik Author

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Jul 3, 2018 3:00 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Thank you for your prompt response!

Jul 3, 2018 4:52 AM in response to woodmeister50

Thank you - looking at the Wikipedia page I got the information from I misread what they said. That simplifies matters

Jul 3, 2018 4:49 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Roger Wilmut1 wrote:

...From what I can see of the specs, only the models from mid 2010 on can feed a television. The mid 2010 model has a HDMI socket which you should be able to connect directly to a modern television. The later models replaced that ....

I think you are a bit confused or just didn't state properly.

All MacMinis starting with the 2010 Mini all have native HDMI

interfaces, i.e. no adapters needed. All 2011s, 2012, and 2014

have HDMI. My 2011 Mini Server is connected to my AV system

using an HDMI cable directly.

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