Mockingbird Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Someone is moving put out of town so he's giving me a Mac Mini. What should I do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted August 2, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted August 2, 2016 If you have a small boat it would make a great anchor/s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 2, 2016 MVC Share Posted August 2, 2016 Put an SSD in it. Order_66, Elliot B. and DConnell 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Do.not.believe. The Evil Overlord and Dick Montage 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted August 2, 2016 Member Share Posted August 2, 2016 I bought one not long ago off ebay with an SSD, have to admit it makes it a perfectly usable machine. I have a 2011 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 When you get it, you better post pictures of it with timestamps. The Evil Overlord and Dick Montage 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0sit0 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I installed Windows on it and use it to record TV using Media Center lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I always hated how massive and heavy those Mac Minis are. Makes it literally impossible to load into a vehicle or moving truck. beanboy89 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted August 2, 2016 Veteran Share Posted August 2, 2016 oh boy, here we go *pulls up a chair and gets popcorn* Order_66, The Evil Overlord, Circaflex and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Astra.Xtreme said: I always hated how massive and heavy those Mac Minis are. Makes it literally impossible to load into a vehicle or moving truck. I have to use a hand truck to move mine across the room. 46 minutes ago, -T- said: I bought one not long ago off ebay with an SSD, have to admit it makes it a perfectly usable machine. I have a 2011 model They are good machines. The new ones have locked down ram upgrades though. I have a 2012 model with an i7, 16GB of ram and TWO SSDs. Astra.Xtreme 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockingbird Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) 47 minutes ago, LimeMaster said: When you get it, you better post pictures of it with timestamps. Do you also want a "**** you, LimeMaster" hand written sign written on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 9 hours ago, illegaloperation said: Someone is moving put out of town so he's giving me a Mac Mini. What should I do with it? A Mac mini can be used for almost anything a desktop Mac can be used for - the only real lack (for a mini) is discrete GPU support. The only headache with minis are the oldest of them (Core Duo-based) - and that is due to incompatibility with the latest versions of OS X; if it's based on Core 2 or later, you're largely fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, illegaloperation said: Do you also want a "**** you, LimeMaster" hand written sign written on? No, your username & a timestamp on a piece of paper next to your Mac Mini will do. Dick Montage and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted August 2, 2016 Member Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, LimeMaster said: No, your username & a timestamp on a piece of paper next to your Mac Mini will do. I think it should have a "Z$^# you LimeMaster" sign on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Just now, DConnell said: I think it should have a "Z$^# you LimeMaster" sign on it! I prefer to keep things simple. The reason for the timestamp is so we know he is telling the truth. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 11 hours ago, illegaloperation said: Someone is moving put out of town so he's giving me a Mac Mini. What should I do with it? Please provide proof. That is not asking for too much one when considers your other topics. 3 hours ago, adrynalyne said: Do.not.believe. 13 minutes ago, LimeMaster said: I prefer to keep things simple. The reason for the timestamp is so we know he is telling the truth. You would have better luck wishing upon a star. adrynalyne, DConnell, LimeMaster and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krmathis Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 A home server maybe? File sharing, backup-device, VPN server, bittorrent-client, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I would say an HTPC if you do not have one already. Mac minis are nice little machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockingbird Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Not exactly the most impressive specs. Mac Mini Late 2009 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256 MB 9 hours ago, DConnell said: I think it should have a "Z$^# you LimeMaster" sign on it! Close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalel83 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I would put better storage in it and use it as a media server on my home network. Can't be too much power usage for something that small... in theory. Or can you stick linux on it? USB wifi dongles? Could make a Tor router that you connect to via wifi that all content that passes in and out goes through tor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, illegaloperation said: Close enough. It is real? I am surprised. Dick Montage and adrynalyne 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 3, 2016 MVC Share Posted August 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Ian W said: It is real? I am surprised. The Evil Overlord, Ian W, DConnell and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, warwagon said: Now I know it is not real! The Evil Overlord and Mando 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 12 hours ago, neufuse said: oh boy, here we go *pulls up a chair and gets popcorn* sits beside with some hotsauce and lemon for that popcorn! oh yeah enjoy teh show Gotta give it to him, @illegaloperation does get them posts going Victor Rambo and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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