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Using a Mac mini as a server β€” what is your setup?

11 September 2026 at 09:44
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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MacBook or Mac Studio, which would be best for my desktop (the real one)?

3 September 2026 at 02:50
I got a bonus at work and decided to spend it on a new Mac. I got on the Amazon website, and since I didn’t see any new desktop Macs for sale, I bought a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Ultra chip, 48G of Ram and 2 TB of storage (SSD) for $4,150.

It just arrived today, and I’ve connected it to a 32-inch monitor and an external keyboard and mouse, and here I sit, pretty impressed with the snappy performance compared to my ancient Mac Pro and iMacs.

But now I’m having some second thoughts...

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HP pop-up won't go away

30 July 2026 at 20:24
I clicked allow and don't allow nothing happens and I can't get rid of it. Maybe a restart will do the trick? First time I've ever seen this I recently turned on Apple Intelligence if that has anything to do with it. I have a Mac mini with Tahoe.

Edit: it went away as soon as I posted this. I hope it was legit? I did not allow it to be on the safe side..
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