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Apple's small form factor desktop computer. It first debuted on January 22, 2005.

The Mac mini, which debuted in 2002, is Apple's smallest desktop computer. Prior to the mid-2011 refresh, all Mac minis had an optical drive, except for the server editions. The Mac mini was also the first Apple product to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse.

The original Mac mini had a 32-bit PowerPC G4 processor. In early 2006, it was updated from the original processor to an Intel Core Solo/Intel Core Duo. The current model (Late 2018) is available with revised spec featuring 8th Generation Intel processors, SSD in standard configuration with option to add upto 64 GB of RAM.

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Is it safe to stack Mac minis on top of each other?

I am thinking of purchasing another Mac mini - I already have an older one - and I am planning to keep them on top of each other as I have limited space on my desk. I was wondering if it is safe? I am concerned about ventilation. If this is not a…
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Is it safe to run a Mac Mini (i5) on its side?

I recently got a Mac Mini with the i5 chip. Is it OK to set it on its side and run it that way? I wanted to shrink the footprint.
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How to Install OS X on new hard drive on a Late 2012 Mac mini

I have a Late 2012 Mac mini. I want to replace the hard drive with a SSD. The computer place wants to charge $99 for installing the OS on top of the $129 for installing the new SSD. The tech said I can install the OS myself. Could someone please…
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Mac-mini audio out

I have a Mac mini (2011) which doesn't produce any sound through the audio out. I've tried with speakers, headphones, etc,... but no sounds to hear. What can be the problem?
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What do I need to set up 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 going to buy one. I'd like to just buy a KVM…
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Is it possible to order a new Mac mini with an Nvidia graphics card?

This may be obvious to many , but is it possible to have a current generation Mac Mini with Nvidia graphics card option . I looked into the spec sheet on Apple website which says that it ships with AMD graphics card . I am looking for the one that…
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What version of Mac Mini supports Leopard 10.5.8?

Does Leopard 10.5.8 support the first-ever Mac Mini (M9686*/A, M9687*/A, I think)? Or do I need one of the later ones? I'm buying my first-ever mac this Christmas.
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How many displays can a Mac Mini 2014 drive

How many displays can a Mac Mini 2014 drive? Given that the Mac Mini now has 2 thunderbolt + 1 HDMI video outputs, it would be able to drive 3 monitors right? It ofcourse depends on the resolutions. Not sure what that Intel Iris Graphics card can…
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What extra hardware do I have to buy if Mac Mini is my first Apple product?

I don't own any Apple product and am thinking of buying the upcoming Mac Mini. Now considering that this Mac Mini will be my first Apple product, what hardware I may have buy if I want to use Mac Mini for software development? And please be specific…
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Can I carry Mac Mini between home & office daily without damaging the hardware?

I would like to carry a Mac Mini from home to office daily as I work at both places. Would daily plugging /unplugging have any effect? What extra hardware from Apple would I need to purchase. My office has Windows 8 PCs.
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2010 Core 2.4 GHz Mac mini RAM Upgrade

I have a mid 2010 Mac mini 2.4GHz with 2GB of RAM. I want to upgrade the RAM to 8GB. Willing to buy this RAM: http://www.bimeks.com.tr/urun/112447/kingston-4gb-1333mhz-ddr3-non-ecc-cl9-sodimm-kvr1333d3s9-4g-.aspx Will it work with my 2010 Core 2 Duo…
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Mac Mini mid 2010 drive identification

I have a mid 2010 Mac Mini with 2 drives. I need to replace 1 of them. How do I tell physically which drive is the second drive? With the case upside down which drive (0 or 1) is on top? Thanks for the assistance
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Mini CD in Mac Mini

How does one get a mini CD out of a Mac Mini? It got stuck in there pretty deep and I'm scared to take the drive and shake it. I tried getting it out by "levering" w/ a pen clip but that didn't help. Help me please!
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What to do with the persistent `installd` process?

My installd process is eating up 2.61GB of RAM memory on my Mac Mini M1. This answer says App Store will show which updates are running. But my App Store -> Updates shows there is no update.
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2018 Intel Mac mini with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues

I swapped out an aging iMac for a 2018 Intel Mac mini and am about to toss it in the trash due to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference issues. Both cut out more frequently than I can tolerate, and I don't know what to do about it. I don't have easy…
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