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post Jan 11 2021, 12:11 AM

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QUOTE(numero @ Jan 10 2021, 10:42 PM)
Hi guys,

I got my Mac Mini M1 few days back.

Right off the bat, I see static and blinking purple squares on the screen at startup. They go away after I open any window over them. This keeps happening at every restart.

Then there's blurry text issue. I tried disabling MacOS Font Smoothing using Terminal scrip, it helps a bit but still a pain to look at.

I connect my old Samsung 24" 1080p monitor to the M1 direct using HDMI 2.0 cable. Swapped a few HDMI cables, and results are the same.

Anyone experienced this ? Would appreciate any inputs. Thanks guys.
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Probably it's your monitor problem ?
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post Jan 13 2021, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Jan 13 2021, 06:34 AM)
I'm using this Hagibis brand USB-C Hub with hard disk enclosure, just for basic storage function. Planning to get a NVM for fast performance storage. tongue.gif

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Is it good ? i heard the transfer speed for the ports and hd is quite slow which was why i didnt buy one but i desperately need to find a proper usb solution. need to plug in SD Card, USB Mic, keyboard, etc

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post Jan 13 2021, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Jan 13 2021, 12:06 PM)
As I mentioned, is good for normal storage usage like documents and others, if you want to use it like fast transfer data, get the external nvm storage and a good thunderbolt 4 hub like OWC.
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How much did you get yours for and from where
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post Jan 13 2021, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Jan 13 2021, 04:05 PM)
I got it from Taobao, if you prefer get from local, below is one of the online store selling it.
https://shopee.com.my/Hagibis-USB-C-Hub-Wit...8777.3568542924
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Thanks boss. cheaper from taobao ?
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post Jan 15 2021, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(helpme2 @ Jan 14 2021, 03:24 AM)
Hi guys, just got my Mac mini few days ago. Right now I’m using it with an external monitor (S2721QS) and I realised in the display setting I don’t have the option to adjust the resolution and refresh rate. also when I enable HDR the black are more grey and colours are pretty bland but it is all good when HdR is disabled. From “System Information” -> Graphics/Display “Resolution”: 3840 x 2160 and “UI looks like” 1920 x 1080 @60hz

I’m using hdmi to hdmi, and I believe the is 1.4 hdmi cable. Anyone with such issue?
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try changing cable
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post Jan 16 2021, 01:33 PM

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unfortunately spotify still dont have native m1 app

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post Jan 16 2021, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Jan 16 2021, 03:24 PM)
Give them sometime.  cool2.gif
Just got this for my setup

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nice...which version did you get ? i prefer the non spring version :


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post Jan 22 2021, 05:03 PM

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QUOTE(happyday119 @ Jan 22 2021, 04:20 PM)
Which is more value buy?

Mac Mini M1 base model
MacBook Air M1 base model

Mac Mini has built in fan and 8 core GPU
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Both are great value buy. One for desktop, one for portable - which one do you need ?
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post Feb 2 2021, 03:36 PM

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Question - anyone here alternating between the m1 mac mini + another pc/laptop on a same monitor ? i'm having problems with my USB C - Displayport , it just wont output the display after i use the monitor with another laptop hdmi ( which i've switched off before turning on the m1 )

i had to always manually unplug and plug the cable back in on the mac mini for the display to be detected
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post Feb 2 2021, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Feb 2 2021, 04:57 PM)
Sounds like you need a KVM switch??  hmm.gif
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i didnt have this problem with my old macbook pro
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post Feb 3 2021, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Feb 3 2021, 01:15 AM)
For those updating to macOS 11.2, please be patient and let the process finish.

When I updated mine last night, it started off fine then had minutes of black empty screen, then the monitor went out of sync and displayed "digital static" and then more black screens. It restarted at least 2, 3 or 4 times. I thought something was wrong and was tempted to power off and on the Mac Mini. Just be patient and wait. Eventually it finished and booted up properly.

Not sure how long it took as I went to do other things. Somewhere between 10 and 20 mins.

I dread to think what would have happened if I had gone ahead and power cycled the Mac Mini.
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holy cow luckily i havent updated yet. thanks for sharing
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post Feb 3 2021, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Feb 3 2021, 01:31 PM)
This macOS 11.2 not so good lah. Just a few minutes ago, screen turned green and rebooted. I was just browsing Telegram groups.

Crash reported as "SOCD report detected: (AP watchdog expired)"

Since macOS 11.2 update yesterday (2/2), I've had 2 crashes. No crashes before the update back to 19/1 when I received and started using the Mac.

2/2 Kernel Panic CPU
3/2 SOCD report detected: (AP watchdog expired)

carpathia Can you see the macOS 11.2 update in System Prefs? I wonder if Apple has pulled it.
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i got the prompt 2 days back but i didn't update because i was working on something. Maybe i wait few more days until apple sort out the issue. Apple updates always screws up something for the 1st batch, i always wait for proper update
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QUOTE(SticH @ Feb 3 2021, 06:41 PM)
Are you guys using any hub/ adaptor that can recommend?

I think I just need more usb-A ports

1 thunderbolt for hub
1 thunderbolt for external NVME
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Get this http://colorii.cc/#/
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post Feb 22 2021, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(ionStorm @ Feb 22 2021, 06:21 PM)
Sleep is fine. Don't leave plugged in. In fact, don't leave any devices with batteries plugged in. It will take a toll on your batteries.
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whats the diff between plugged in vs sleep ?
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post Feb 23 2021, 10:25 AM

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i cant seem to find a way to force my mac mini to output via USB C /thunderbolt.
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post Feb 23 2021, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Feb 23 2021, 12:44 PM)
What did you output to? Monitor with USB C input? if yes, what is the monitor model?
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Cooler Master 34" ultrawide monitor

QUOTE(Mavik @ Feb 23 2021, 12:58 PM)
1) Which external monitor are you connecting to? What is the model number?
2) What sort of USB-C cable are you using? Are you using the cable that comes with the monitor or are you using just any USB-C cable?
3) Have you tested the USB-C cable and monitor on another device? Does it work through there?

I have tested a work unit via USB-C with my BenQ EX2780Q monitor as well as with my Macbook Pro M1 and Macbook Air M1 and it all works fine.
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1) Cooler Master 34" ultrawide monitor
2 ) I bought a USB - Displayport from shopee. works well and output 144hz at ultrawide resolution
3) Yes

So my macmini (usb c - displayport) m1 shares the same display with my lenovo notebook ( hdmi). i realised that whenever i turn on my macmini, the display will not output to the monitor and the monitor will say no signal, go to sleep. I have to turn off, unplug and plug the cable back in order for the mac mini to display to the monitor.

thinking this was my monitor issue, i tried using the same usb c to displayport on my lenovo thinkpad on the same monitor and it works without any problems.


so i dont think it's my cable or monitor issue.
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post Feb 24 2021, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(mamakap @ Feb 24 2021, 03:55 AM)
Have you try with USB-C Hub (HDMI and USB-C) connected to mac mini?
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i dont have a USB C Hub....

QUOTE(toytoy @ Feb 24 2021, 06:04 PM)
Hi All, i just gotten M1 Mini last month. Paired it with Dell S2721QS. Bought an el cheapo USB-C to DP cable which stated to work at 4K@60Hz but the display signal keep turning on and off every other second.

May I know which cable is recommended or is it better to buy a USB-C to DP dongle and pair it with DP-DP cable?
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i'm using a RM30+ USB C to Display port and im able to get full widescreen resolution at 144hz.... super smooth
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post Feb 25 2021, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(toytoy @ Feb 24 2021, 10:43 PM)
Mind to share the brand? I am also using RM30+ cable from Shopee. But it didn't work for 4K. 1080p no problem.
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https://shopee.com.my/product/58707163/1077413013

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The only damn app that's still using x86 is bloody spotify.
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post May 15 2021, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(entiti77 @ May 15 2021, 04:22 AM)
I have the same problem with Dell monitor when using UsbC - DP cable. Have you found the solution?
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i paid for a more expensive usb c - DP cable also but my issue is no signal during bootup. need to unplug and plug a few times. other than that, no problem with suddenly loss of signal.
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