Has anyone used a Mac mini for testing, build tools, or hosting tasks?

It is small, quiet, and fast, making it a popular choice for key setup needs:

• RAM (Memory): Fast unified memory helps run multiple apps, databases, and containers smoothly.
• Storage: Fast SSDs help speed up heavy tasks and file transfers.
• Network: High stability, low latency, and a solid IP setup ensure fast remote access.

It is ideal for Apple and iOS app builds, while regular cloud servers also offer...

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Can anyone please tell me what this is. I have a nasty feeling I may have been scammed

Apple said Golden Gate (macOS 27) will be released on Sept 14th (Next Monday). Howard Oakley wrote a nice explainer for what a user should do to get ready for it.

Where does Apple Mail get the passwords that it uses to check for mail? And how can you find out what the passwords are

I have 3 gmail.com accounts (don’t ask) and one verizon.net accounts. If I look in Chrome or at Google I find 3 passwords for one of the gmail.com accounts, none for the other 2 gmail.com accounts and 4 for the Verizon.net account.

I regularly get e mails on 2 of the 3 gmail accounts and the Verizon account

I normally keep the passwords on a spread sheet (I have 184...

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Desktop or laptop - same problem. signal breakup/disconect.. Originally assumed desktop being faulty. So, I started using my laptop to prove the point. No joy! Issue realized on both. Changed provider from Verizon Fios to T-mobile 5G cellular. Used hardwire andWifi on desktop and wifi with Tmobile 5G. No change. Perplexing to say the least! Especially after changing provider. Next move will be to change software, thinking of using Google Meet, What's app or Signal to see if problem...

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Installed Tahoe 27 today. So far, all is well.

As above.

Ian