Re: Mac Mini with an M4 chip

2024-12-25 Thread mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries
Hi, I am a sort of basic user, meaning I do not make movies, or do anything that uses lots of memory. So I selected the basic 16GB ram, but got the 512GB SSD. Rob > On Dec 25, 2024, at 10:35 AM, Tibor Niesner wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I think that I would like to try the Mac Mini M4 in a

Re: Mac Mini with an M4 chip

2024-12-25 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
The operating system updates typically run for at least seven years these days, and some older operating system releases receive security fixes for a while thereafter. I bought a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro back in 2021. If Apple continues to support the operating system as it has done i

Re: Mac Mini with an M4 chip

2024-12-25 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Fwiw ... I would seriously consider a few enhancements to the base model, though. Some, like more storage, are arguably not as important if your counting your pennies. So much storage these days is in the cloud anyway for very good reason--you want the backup safety, and you want to access your s

Re: Mac Mini M4

2024-12-24 Thread 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
It shouldn’t matter what architecture you were using in the past, because all your binaries are (or are likely to be, by now) so-called “fat” (“Universal”) binaries with support for both Apple Silicon and Intel. Any Intel-only apps will run under Rosetta. Your Time Machine backup no longer conta

Re: Mac Mini M4

2024-12-24 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
attin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 14:30 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini M4 Interesting, why not use a Time Machine backup to restore? Migration Assistant isn’t a hundred percent of what it could be, but it’s not useless either. The

Re: Mac Mini M4

2024-12-24 Thread 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
Interesting, why not use a Time Machine backup to restore? Migration Assistant isn’t a hundred percent of what it could be, but it’s not useless either. The only other thing to be aware of is that if you use virtualisation to run macOS guests, currently the M4 hardware can’t run any OS earlier t

Re: Mac Mini M4 Questions

2024-12-11 Thread Lorie McCloud
I’ve never had any Mac other than a Mac mini. I haven’t tried to use my iPhone as a camera or mic yet but I’m considering trying it. the only thing I have to offer is that I successfully used a pair of After Shockz headphones as a Mic. they cut out the external speakers and then you can press

Re: Mac Mini M4 Questions

2024-12-11 Thread Bradford Snyder
The built in speaker is not real good. I prefer using AirPods. Can’t comment on using an iPhone as a camera and mic, but you can always try it yourself. Logitech sells some good HD webcams for about $100, that have a place for a tripod mount. - Brad - On Dec 11, 2024, at 14:21, mr.robertcole

Re: Mac Mini M4 Questions

2024-12-11 Thread Herbie Allen
If you’re going for something with a speaker, don’t get the Mac Mini. The speaker is good for when you need to hear VO in a pinch but otherwise, no. I’ve not used the phone as a Mic, but I did try the camera. The angle was tricky and I gave it up as they were seeing my nose. But I did not have a

Re: Mac mini as laptop replacement?

2023-09-01 Thread Brad Snyder
The Mac mini is not a mobile device. If that's what you need, then the Mac mini is not for you. - Brad - On Sep 1, 2023, at 10:33, Traci Duncan wrote: Has anyone used a Mac mini as their laptop replacement? I’ve been curious about this over the years. Thanks, Traci -- The following informa

Re: Mac mini as laptop replacement?

2023-09-01 Thread Michael Babcock
Hi! I did move from a MacBook AIR to just a Mac mini with a wireless keyboard. It obviously won’t let you use it on the GO, so if this is important for you then you would need to likely stick with a laptop (MacBook Air or pro). If you do not move around it will work just fine with a wireless ke

Re: Mac mini as laptop replacement?

2023-09-01 Thread Maurice A. Mines
Good morning Mr. Duncan. Unfortunately, no the Mac mini is a desktop computer that isn’t a mobile computer if you need to touch it on the road. You would be better to get a MacBook Pro or a MacBook error. Meaning the mini computer has a way to plug-in your old windows, keyboard your mouse, etc.

Re: Mac Mini

2022-10-13 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Voiceover does not speak at login by default. You can turn it on with command F5. Then you want to go to System preferences, Users and Groups, navigate to Login Options in the table. Navigate right the Accessibility Options button, activate it. Interact with the table and put a check on Voic

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread John D. Lipsey
You can use windows on an M1 Mac mini. The only way I found to do this is to download a program called UTM. You then need to get an ISO image of Windows 11, the version of Windows that seems to run on ARM processors, and install that into UTM. The setup was a little bit tricky, but definitely d

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries
You don’t have to spend much on a monitor for your Mac mini. Just anything with an HDMI 2.0 or Thunderbolt will do. Guess which one is cheaper? I bought my monitor used for $50. I used it with a 2011 Mac mini and am now using it with a Mac mini M1 2020. No problem with either machine, thoug

RE: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread matthew dyer
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions As I said, a Mac with Apple Silicon will not run Boot Camp. That means any Mac with Apple Silicon will not run Boot Camp. I do not use a Mac without a monitor, nor do

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread Michael Irons
Hi there I happen to be totally blind from birth. With any computer that I get a hold of I always get a monitor of some kind in case something is going on with the computer somebody who can see would be able to help me find out what is going on and help me out. I also get a mouse with the comput

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! You can not use windows on it. Unless VMware is working on the m1 chip. Regarding monitor I don’t think you need a monitor if you have a mouse. /A > 22 sep. 2022 kl. 11:47 skrev 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries > : > > Hi, > > Yesterday my 2012 imac died. I’m trying to decide what to b

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread Brad Snyder
As I said, a Mac with Apple Silicon will not run Boot Camp. That means any Mac with Apple Silicon will not run Boot Camp. I do not use a Mac without a monitor, nor do I use a Mac with Boot Camp, running windows, therefore, I cannot answer your question. - Brad - On Sep 22, 2022, at 08:26, 'And

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries
Thank you, Brad for this. I’d consider an intel based mac mini. I have no sight so a monitor is of little use to me but will mac mini run properly without it and more importantly will Windows be happy running in bootcamp without a monitor? Won’t there be issues of either the mac os or Windows

Re: Mac mini with M1 chip and questions

2022-09-22 Thread Bradford Snyder
A Mac with Apple silicon will not run Bootcamp. There are some other options, but there may be some accessibility issues with some of these options. Apple does still sell a Mac mini with an Intel processor, and this Mac will run bootcamp. A Mac mini does not require a monitor to function, howeve

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
> Brad Snyder writes: > >>> Hi Janina, > >>> > >>> Did you get the smaller (laptop layout) bluetooth keyboard or the full > >>> size model with NumPad. > >>> > >>> - Brad - > >>> > >>> > >>> On Mar 27

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
cvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Brad Snyder > mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> > Reply-To: Macvisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 10:27 > To: Macvisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread Sandie Jazmin Kruse
same question about the Mini itself. I'm wondering >>>>> whether I'll guess it's various ports. I imagine I'l get most of them, >>>>> but there may still be some uncertainty. For instance, how does one turn >>>>> it on? >>>>> >>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
ply came apart and > >>> then back together in particular combinations. > >>> > >>> Apple builds awesome hardware, but sometimes these details can be > >>> unclear to the uninitiated. > >>> > >>> PS: Delivery is scheduled fo

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
t;>> Apple builds awesome hardware, but sometimes these details can be > >>> unclear to the uninitiated. > >>> > >>> PS: Delivery is scheduled for next Friday, April 3. I've got my fingers > >>> crossed that it will be afternoon. I've m

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
27;ve medical appointments in the > AM > > >> both Thursday and Friday I can't skip. > > >> > > >> Best, > > >> > > >> Janina > > >> > > >> Brad Snyder writes: > > >>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread dan d.
ook me a bit to figure out how the power supply came apart and > > >> then back together in particular combinations. > > >> > > >> Apple builds awesome hardware, but sometimes these details can be > > >> unclear to the uninitiated. > > >> > > >>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
f of Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> Reply-To: Macvisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 10:27 To: Macvisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now Here Hi Janina, Glad to hear you’ve received

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
: Macvisionaries Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now Here Hi Janina, Glad to hear you’ve received your new Mac mini and are getting things setup the way you like. I know it is quite a process with what seems like a million little settings that you only deal with when setting up a new machine, and

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
t;> Janina >>> >>> Brad Snyder writes: >>>> Hi Janina, >>>> >>>> Did you get the smaller (laptop layout) bluetooth keyboard or the full >>>> size model with NumPad. >>>> >>>> - Brad - >>>>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
; crossed that it will be afternoon. I've medical appointments in the AM >>> both Thursday and Friday I can't skip. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Janina >>> >>> Brad Snyder writes: >>>> Hi Janina, >>>> &g

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
yder writes: > >>> Hi Janina, > >>> > >>> Did you get the smaller (laptop layout) bluetooth keyboard or the full size model with NumPad. > >>> > >>> - Brad - > >>> > >>>

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread Anders Holmberg
bet you forgot to mention a network connection? Surely >>> your Mini isn't off the grid? >>> >>> Just teasing you a little! >>> >>> PS: My bluetooth keyboard arrived today. What an elegant unit. However, >>> I may not be comfortable with it as my

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
s: > >>> Hi Janina, > >>> > >>> Did you get the smaller (laptop layout) bluetooth keyboard or the full > >>> size model with NumPad. > >>> > >>> - Brad - > >>> > >>> > >>> On Mar 27, 20

Re: Mac Mini Now Here

2020-04-04 Thread 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries
bet you forgot to mention a network connection? Surely >>> your Mini isn't off the grid? >>> >>> Just teasing you a little! >>> >>> PS: My bluetooth keyboard arrived today. What an elegant unit. However, >>> I may not be comfortable with

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-31 Thread Simon A Fogarty
very ergodynamic From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Tuesday, 31 March 2020 4:24 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order Simon, I would guess that it has to do with ergonomics and style. They like to make sure that there is no unnecessary bul

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-30 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
im Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, 30 March 2020 4:05 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order Hi, To add to Brad's info, for the mouse, when bottom up so that you have access to the charging port, the port would be at six o'clock and the pow

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-30 Thread Simon A Fogarty
' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, 30 March 2020 4:05 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order Hi, To add to Brad's info, for the mouse, when bottom up so that you have access to the charging port, the port would be at six o'clock and the power switch would b

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-29 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
mmand key and your ault key is >>> your opsion key. Outside of that, it will work. >>> >>> Matthew >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from >>> Mail<https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-29 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
w. I bet you forgot to mention a network connection? Surely > >> your Mini isn't off the grid? > >> > >> Just teasing you a little! > >> > >> PS: My bluetooth keyboard arrived today. What an elegant unit. However, > >> I may not be comfortable with i

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
t;> Janina >> >> matthew dyer writes: >>> Brad, >>> >>> I hhsave nothing connected at the moment. Just a wierles apple keyboard >>> and my external HD for backups. HTH. >>> >>> Matthew >>> >>> >>> >&

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
gh I am likely to > > pack it for travel on longer trips (when travel is again routine). > > > > Best, > > > > Janina > > > > matthew dyer writes: > >> Brad, > >> > >> I hhsave nothing connected at the moment. Just a wierl

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Oh baby that talk will get you anything! Lol. -Original Message- From: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Sent: Saturday, 28 March 2020 11:46 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order lol, Simon. You made me smile, a good thing these days. PS:

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread Simon A Fogarty
al Message- From: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Sent: Saturday, 28 March 2020 11:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order Thanks, Simon. This is interesting. Since I'm not looking to type, why not just use the same USB keyboard I'

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread Brad Snyder
ard and >> my external HD for backups. HTH. >> >> Matthew >> >> >> >> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 >> >> From: Brad Snyder<mailto:wb...@swbell.net> >> Sent: Wednesday, March

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread KliphnShari Miller
That is not true. I have had my Mac mini since 2014, and have never had a monster connected to it. And it works just fine. > On Mar 25, 2020, at 8:26 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > The Mac mini requires that you have a monitor connected to it in order for it > to work. If you either don’t have

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
lol, Simon. You made me smile, a good thing these days. PS: You know I love you anyway, right? Simon A Fogarty writes: > Janina, > > Did you order one for me as well? > > Even better did you order me 2 of them? > > I'll tell you I love you lots! > > -Original Message- > From: 'Janin

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Sent: Thursday, 26 March 2020 2:41 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order > > You may already know this, but when using a standard “Windows” keyboard on a > Mac, the Windows key will be the COMMAND key, and the ALT key will be the > OPTION k

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-28 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
; I hhsave nothing connected at the moment. Just a wierles apple keyboard > > and my external HD for backups. HTH. > > > > Matthew > > > > > > > > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows > > 10 > >

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-27 Thread matthew dyer
LBOOiUEW1qMZ4ohmP6mspmevY > YbuCQ4m9R4%3D&reserved=0> for Windows 10 > > From: Brad Snyder<mailto:wb...@swbell.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:16 AM > To: > macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > > > Subject: Re:

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-27 Thread Simon A Fogarty
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order You may already know this, but when using a standard “Windows” keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key will be the COMMAND key, and the ALT key will be the OPTION key. Other than that little difference, you should get by until your Apple

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-27 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Really? Why does it need to think there is a monitor attached? I’d use a tv with hdmi input From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Thursday, 26 March 2020 2:26 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order The Mac mini requires that

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-27 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Janina, Did you order one for me as well? Even better did you order me 2 of them? I'll tell you I love you lots! -Original Message- From: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, 25 March 2020 9:54 PM To: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Subject: Mac Mini Now On Order Th

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Very true. Sounds like your system demands exceed mine. - Brad - On Mar 27, 2020, at 00:09, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hey, Brad: Fwiw, I've never regretted maxing memory resources. Even when on a tight budget, I've always, always put maximum memory into my machines and I've n

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread Brad Snyder
@swbell.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:16 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order > > To clarify, you are using a 2018 Mac mini without a monitor. Are you using a > DVI or VGA to HDM

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Hey, Brad: Fwiw, I've never regretted maxing memory resources. Even when on a tight budget, I've always, always put maximum memory into my machines and I've never regretted that. The pain of the extra cost passes in a few months. The benefit lasts as long as you keep the machine in service. What'

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
crosoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > From: Brad Snyder<mailto:wb...@swbell.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:16 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order > > To

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread matthew dyer
11:16 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order To clarify, you are using a 2018 Mac mini without a monitor. Are you using a DVI or VGA to HDMI adapter plugged into the HDMI port to simulate the presents of a monitor?

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Sounds like the requirement that a monitor or video adapter be connected to a Mac mini may no longer be the case, as Apple has put more of a focus on server and related implementations for the mini. I would be interested in learning what you experience. Sounds like you ordered pretty much the

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
t, it will work. > > Matthew > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 > > From: Dave Carlson <mailto:dgcarl...@sbcglobal.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:14 AM > To: 'Donna Goodin' via Ma

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
10 > > From: Dave Carlson<mailto:dgcarl...@sbcglobal.net> > Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:14 AM > To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order > > Note that even with a Windows keyb

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Ah, fascinating. I expect I will rework my setup to be directly driving at least three, possibly four separate machines. I expect to put a modern, HDMI enabled KVM in the path, and I've done shome KVM shopping but haven't ordered anything yet. It'll be interesting whether I end up with a PC keybo

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Thanks, Brad. I was actually unaware that the standard PC keyboard's Windows key would map to Command, and Alt to Option. My only other Mac to date has been my Airbook where all that stuff is builtin! So, thanks for much for this datum. It's precisely the kind of thing I didn't know. I was also

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I can use my old 2011 mac mini with no screen connected. There is a screen dummy adapter called something like headless screen or something you can buy. /A > 25 mars 2020 kl. 14:40 skrev Brad Snyder : > > You may already know this, but when using a standard “Windows” keyboard on a > Mac, t

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Brad Snyder
ows 10 From: Dave Carlson <mailto:dgcarl...@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:14 AM To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On Order Note that even with a Windows keyboard, you can remap the keys

RE: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread matthew dyer
Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Dave Carlson<mailto:dgcarl...@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:14 AM To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries<mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Now On

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Dave Carlson
Note that even with a Windows keyboard, you can remap the keys so that Options and Command are correctly positioned. Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar, Oregonian, Woodworker, Engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you h

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Brad Snyder
You may already know this, but when using a standard “Windows” keyboard on a Mac, the Windows key will be the COMMAND key, and the ALT key will be the OPTION key. Other than that little difference, you should get by until your Apple bluetooth keyboard arrives. So, tell us what configuration yo

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Brad Snyder
The Mac mini requires that you have a monitor connected to it in order for it to work. If you either don’t have a monitor, or don’t want to use one, you can use a DVI to HDMI adapter to fool the Mac mini into thinking a monitor is connected. These adapters used to be included with a Mac mini,

Re: Mac Mini Now On Order

2020-03-25 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! No need to worry. It will be detected as soon as you turn it on. But i’ll have a usb keyboard handy if it won’t work for some reason. You can just turn on VoiceOver with cmd f5 and follow the instructions. Good luck. /A > 25 mars 2020 kl. 09:53 skrev 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries > : > >

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread dan d.
It is quite good for the voice range and music is like with a small radio. If you want it for fuller music sound the mini jack allows an external speaker or the blutooth for a compatible speaker. On Tue, 24 Mar 2020, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: > Hi All: > > Wondering whether anyon

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread Brad Snyder
I have a 2012 Mac mini, and I find the internal speaker completely inadequate for regular use with VoiceOver or anything else. I have looked at the 2018 Mac mini, and it doesn’t seem any different.. The speaker’s opening in in the back below the peripheral connectors and sounds like it is buri

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi John! Where do they recommendd that screen? Thanks. /A > 24 mars 2020 kl. 15:07 skrev John Panarese : > > The speaker is great for VoiceOver and basic audio. It’s pretty clear and > loud. However, if you are going to listen to music or videos, you are > probably better off adding some kind

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread 'Dan' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I also have a 2018 year mac mini and I love it. As far as the speaker, at first when I got it, it was kind of crackely. Then after a software pdate, the problem went away. I also have installed windows 10 onn it. In windows, the speaker really stuttered. But I read that that was also a proble

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I don’t have experience on the 2018 Mac mini but i think the look really the same likewise the older and the 2020 Mac mini. The speaker on my Old mac mini is really good so i guess its much better on the newer model. /A > 24 mars 2020 kl. 09:39 skrev 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries > : >

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread Matthew Dyer
Hi, I have a 2018 mac mini and the sound is just fine for speech.  I usually just put the sound all the way up but even with that it works fine.  If not, there is a headset jack  whare you could plugin a cheep speaker if need be, but I find the sound quility HTH. Matthew On 3/24/20 4:39

Re: Mac Mini Builtin Speaker

2020-03-24 Thread John Panarese
The speaker is great for VoiceOver and basic audio. It’s pretty clear and loud. However, if you are going to listen to music or videos, you are probably better off adding some kind of speaker. I got a display that has the built in speakers which Apple recommends. Take Care John D. Panarese

Re: Mac Mini

2019-12-22 Thread Brad Snyder
Correct, the Mac mini has neither a microphone or camera. It is just a box. - Brad - On Dec 22, 2019, at 15:22, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I don't believe that the Mac Mini has either a camera or a built-in microphone. You would need external USB or other such periphera

Re: Mac Mini

2019-12-22 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I don't believe that the Mac Mini has either a camera or a built-in microphone. You would need external USB or other such peripherals for use on the Mini. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Dec 22, 2019,

RE: Mac-Mini with wireless keyboard?

2018-11-10 Thread Simon Fogarty
Use the windows and f5 keys. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Wednesday, 7 November 2018 5:09 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Mac-Mini with wireless keyboard? Hi folks, subject says it all. I've got a USB wireless, not Blu

Re: Mac-Mini with wireless keyboard?

2018-11-06 Thread Steve Matzura
Firstly, keyboards are Bluetooth devices. Anything with an Internet protocol (IP) address is Wi-fi; all  else are Bluetooth, or a variant such as Airplay. Secondly, your keyboard will  work fine, with or without an FN key, except that you'll have to remember that the Command and Option keys a

Re: Mac mini accessories

2018-01-17 Thread Harry Bell
Thanks, Simon, I’ll check Logitech out! Harry > On 18 Jan 2018, at 06:04, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > What about looking at a USB headphone / microphone set? > > That way you don't need to worry about mic and audio jacks which the mini has, > > I know logitek have a lot of models of this sort of

RE: Mac mini accessories

2018-01-17 Thread Simon Fogarty
What about looking at a USB headphone / microphone set? That way you don't need to worry about mic and audio jacks which the mini has, I know logitek have a lot of models of this sort of thing but I'm sure other brands do also. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [m

Re: Mac mini accessories

2018-01-17 Thread Harry Bell
Thank you - that sounds a good idea! Now for. Researching a speaker! Regards Harry > On 17 Jan 2018, at 16:20, Anne Robertson wrote: > > Hello Harry, > > I love my Aftershokz bone-conduction headset. There are various versions from > Aftershokz. I have the wired ones, but you can also get a Bl

Re: Mac mini accessories

2018-01-17 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Harry, I love my Aftershokz bone-conduction headset. There are various versions from Aftershokz. I have the wired ones, but you can also get a Bluetooth version. They’re not great for music, but since I’m a bit deaf now, they’re good enough for me and they don’t cut me off from what’s hap

RE: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
6:07 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? Hi! Virtualbox is less expensive? I guess one can do it from the terminal but not sure. /AD > 12 nov. 2016 kl. 10:12 skrev Simon Fogarty : > > It's not as easy as VM fuson, But it's doable it

Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-15 Thread Anders Holmberg
gt; Sent: Saturday, 12 November 2016 1:51 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? > > Simon, how easy was virtual box and installing windows your self? > have always wanted to try that . > > On 11/10/16, Simon Fogarty wrote: >

RE: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-12 Thread Simon Fogarty
isionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sandi Jazmin Kruse Sent: Saturday, 12 November 2016 1:51 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? Simon, how easy was virtual box and installing windows your self? have alw

Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-11 Thread Scott Granados
; as HP & DELL. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados >> Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM >> To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via >> Subject: Re

Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-11 Thread Sandi Jazmin Kruse
s issues with things than windows computer users ssuch > as HP & DELL. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados > Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM > To: MacVisionarie

RE: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-10 Thread Simon Fogarty
f Of Scott Granados Sent: Wednesday, 9 November 2016 7:18 PM To: MacVisionaries 'Chris Blouch' via Subject: Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine? I think this is definitely on topic since we’re dealing with using a Mac to run windows. I would whole heartedly support your use of window

Re: Mac Mini as a windows machine?

2016-11-08 Thread Scott Granados
I think this is definitely on topic since we’re dealing with using a Mac to run windows. I would whole heartedly support your use of windows on a Mac. I would suggest going with the VM Fusion solution though. It’s possible for a blind person to independently install windows easier under fusio

RE: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-27 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi,yesyou can also get external drives with thunderbolt and USB3.X -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Portia Scott Sent: Monday, 26 September 2016 7:11 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac

Re: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-26 Thread Portia Scott
Yeah Samsung states on Amazon, so I don’t know. And unfortunately, I don’t have someone who would put one in, and not many shops will deal most likely, unless you have bought it from Apple directly. So thats why the curiosity about the Samsung T3 drives. Portia. > On Sep 26, 2016, at 4:29 AM, A

Re: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-26 Thread Alex Hall
I hesitate because of the throughput to the system. The drive itself may run at internal speeds, but how fast can it talk to the computer? The connection type will dictate that, and unless you're using a very modern one, I doubt you'll reach the speed of an internal connection. I could be wrong,

Re: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-25 Thread Portia Scott
To add to my other reply, they run at internal SSD speeds. > On Sep 25, 2016, at 11:04 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Portia, > > Are these a USB 3 or thunderbolt devices? > > Yes you should be able to connect them to your mac and either run the OS off > them or use them as storage devices. >

Re: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-25 Thread Portia Scott
Wait, they have thunderbolt ones, too? The Samsung palm-sized ones I saw are USB 3.1. Portia. > On Sep 25, 2016, at 11:04 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Portia, > > Are these a USB 3 or thunderbolt devices? > > Yes you should be able to connect them to your mac and either run the OS off > t

RE: Mac mini and SSD ideas/thoughts

2016-09-25 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Portia, Are these a USB 3 or thunderbolt devices? Yes you should be able to connect them to your mac and either run the OS off them or use them as storage devices. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Porti

RE: Mac Mini and wireless headphones

2016-07-16 Thread Martin Brown
woods. Martin -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Granados Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 4:59 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini and wireless headphones So my guess here is that the

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