AirPlay from MacBook to Mac mini?

I would like to use one of my mac minis in the office for presenting hooked up to a widescreen TV, however, I really want to AirPlay somehow from my MacBook to it? Is this possible? I realise an Apple TV would be best but I have a couple of mac minis kicking around...

No.
You need an Apple TV for video or airplay supported speakers for audio.

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Transfer quick books from Macbook to Mac mini

i have quickbooks on my Mac laptop and have recently upgraded to the Mac mini. I want to transfer all the data from laptop to the Mac mini. How?

Amandamom333 wrote:
i have quickbooks on my Mac laptop and have recently upgraded to the Mac mini. I want to transfer all the data from laptop to the Mac mini. How?
Copy the QB data file from one Mac to the other.
The file you are looking for will have an extension like these examples.
*.QB2015 - QuickBooks 2015 for Mac company data file
*.QB2014 - QuickBooks 2014 for Mac company data file
*.QB2013 - QuickBooks 2013 for Mac company data file
*.QB2012 - QuickBooks 2012 for Mac company data file
*.QB2011 - QuickBooks 2011 for Mac company data file
*.QB2010 - QuickBooks 2010 for Mac company data file
Do not use import/export. It's incomplete.

Transferred hard drive from Macbook to Mac mini and now have Disk Util prob

The problem is with Disk Utility. Basically, the DU window is just blank, that is, no hard drives show up in the left hand column. Also, none of the buttons at the top are clickable, though the menu bar drop down menus work. If I use Expose to push the window off the screen and then bring it back, then sometimes it shows the hard drive, but part of it's name will be cut off. Also, if the left hand side of the window is blank, but I right click somewhere there, it will behave as if I'm right clicking on the drive's name.
I also ran Disk Utility off the Leopard install disc and that's running fine. All the drives showed up fine and I repaired permissions and repaired the disks wherever possible. I also tried trashing the DU preference (plist) file, but that didn't help. I've restarted the computer multiple times and also tried from another account and still the same problems.
Like I mentioned, I'm not sure if this problem has anything to do with the mini or switching out the drive or if it was just coincidental with the drive exchange today. I can't remember the last time I tried using Disk Utility, but I'm sure it was some time ago.
The reason I was trying to open up DU was b/c my Time Machine backup drive is not being recognized by the mini as the backup (probably somehow it was tied to the Macbook), so I wanted to reformat it and start the Time Machine back ups all over again.
Anyway, I was wondering if you anybody had any suggestions. Maybe my Disk Utility program is somehow corrupted and I could reinstall just that program somehow? It almost seems kinda like a graphics issue since the window for DU kind of looks funny (things cut off, buttons disappear, etc.).
Update: I used Pacifist to extract the Disk Utility program from the Leopard Installer and it still has the same problem.

I see. Thanks for the info. Sounds like I may have already tried what you suggested, as I mentioned in my original post that, "I've restarted the computer multiple times and also tried from another account and still the same problems."
However, I haven't created a new account and tried opening DU when logged into that account. Do you think that may make a difference?
Thanks.

I had a mac mini on snow leopard but it broke.I now have a macbook pro on leopard how do I upgrade using the disks from my old mac mini

can I use the osx disks from my old mac mini to upgrade my macbook pro so i can then get a further free upgrade

You can not use a DVD that shipped with one Mac to load on to another. To upgrade to Snow Leopard you will need to purchase the Snow Leopard DVD.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

Why no 1080p HD video on macbook pro/mac mini from itunes store?

Why can't you play 1080p video on a macbook pro or mac mini? This means you have to sync files which are over 1GB in size one at a time to the new ipad just to view them and this takes a long time. When at home, I use itunes via a macbook pro/mac mini for all my multi media connect to my TV, now I have GB's of files I cannot watch at home.
It kind of defeats the object, there is not enough space on an ipad to hold much HD content, certainly I will not be buying anymore HD video files from itunes for this reason. I am dissapointed to have wasted money on 1080p videos that I have to sync one at a time to a new ipad just to watch them. The new ipad screen is great but surely we need the option to watch 1080p HD video on out TV too? The crazy thing is that itunes/quicktime can easily handle 1080p video which is not from the itunes store so Apple must be deliberately restricting itunes bought 1080p HD video to the new ipad. One question.... why?

I use a 2010 MB to view my 1080 HD content from iTunes. It's connected to a 24" Samsung monitor. Plays back perfectly.
How old is your MBP? I have a 2008 black MB that handles 720HD content but stutters on 1080. It plays them but the picture isn't smooth as it should be.

I want to airplay from macbook pro to apple tv. What are the possibilities? Does it allow me to play movies or videos I access through the browser as well?

I want to airplay from macbook pro to apple tv. What are the possibilities? Does it allow me to play movies or videos I access through the browser as well?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Only content in your iTunes library can currently be sent via AirPlay from your mac.

Comparison of Macbook to Mac mini

Hello! I'm considering getting an Apple and have a question:
My wife's laptop needs to be replaced and I'm considering a new MacBook 13" laptop for my wife. We would use iLife for our family photos and movies.
When she is at home, she'd like to connect to a bigger screen, our Samsung 19" 913V.
I really have 2 questions:
1. What are the key differences between Macbook and Mac mini?
2. If we go with the Macbook 13" can we close the lid, can we connect it to the monitor and an external keyboard, external firewire drive just as we would with the Mac mini?
Thanks in advance!
Alan

The new Macbooks (Core 2 Duo 2.0/2.2 Santa Rosa) released in October 2007 now have an Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory, compared to the GMA 950 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM for the Mac Mini. I don't know about the graphic performance of those new Macbooks, but I have a Macbook from the previous generation with the same graphic interface of the Mac Mini and I can say I'm really satisfied. If you don't play high-end games (released in the last 2 years), you'll be OK. I play Warcraft 3 on my Macbook and it runs great, except the fans rev up to 5000 rpm, making the notebook noisier, but nothing shocking or disturbing. The Macbook is also great for anything like iDVD or iMovie, for average video editing.
If you want portability, play high-end games and do some heavy video editing, go with a Macbook Pro.
If not, just go with Macbook, this notebook kicks a**.

Downloaded tv show episodes. Bought the entire season and after watching one and downloaded first 4-5 they disappeared. This was during the time I was trying to migrate stuff from an older mac mini. Help?

I downloaded several episodes of the tv show "touch." I purchased the entire season and had watched one show. It took quite some time for each show to download, but I had downloaded 4-5.
About this time (within the last two weeks) I was trying to use migration assistant to migrate information from my older mac mini and my macbook. while I was able to move things from my older mac mini I noticed that the tv show went missing.
Also I purchased a program called 'Touched" in a season pass. After I downloaded a couple of episodes I watched one and continued to download the episodes as they were available.
I also purchased a program called "Tune Up" which elminates duplicates of iTunes songs. I have a large collection and this helped to get rid of the duplicates faster than clicking on them one at a time. Maybe this had something to do with the tv shows episodes and the podcasts disapeering.
Any ideas?

This may help
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
As far as the TV series being in 1080p then that is upto the content provider and some older seasons are in 720p or only SD eg Stargate
It may well be that the season you want is only available in 720p

Auto Sync iTunes Libraries between Macbook and Mac Mini?

I download and store all of my music on my Mac book. But I would like to know if it is possible to make it so that, if I add 3 songs to my macbook, my Mac Mini will reflect the same changes, and vice versa. Kind of like what Mobile Me does with iCal and Contacts.
So If I add a song on my Macbook, my home network would transfer the song to my Mac Mini and update the iTunes library?
And I'd rather not use an external network drive to keep my library on, because I need my music physically on my Macbook.
Is this possible?
Thanks in advance.

There are a few utilities specifically designed to help you sync iTunes across different computers. You could begin your research by having a look at these for instance:
TuneRanger
SuperSync
syncOtunes

How do I set up my Mac mini to read iTunes and iPhoto files from my new Mac mini server?

Want my old Mac mini to read iPhoto and iTunes files from my new Mac mini server. Old Mac has no more room to store files. How do I do this?

Hello,
Have you tried enabling iTunes Sharing & iPhoto Sharing on the Server?
Or maybe...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1449
http://www.apple.com/itunes/inside-itunes/2011/02/how-to-move-your-itunes-librar y-to-another-hard-drive.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2506
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1229

HT201335 why can't i get sound when I mirror from the latest mac mini?

why can't i get sound when I mirror from the latest mac mini?

if you have sound icon on your menu bar: press alt on your keyboard and click mouse on sound icon - check is the correct audio output is selected.
If you do not have this icon: System preferences > Sound > Output and check audio output

Should I replace failed hard drive in imac 4,1 or run from external or mac mini?

My hard drive failed in my iMac 4,1 (early 2006 intel). I am running from an external drive, but slow. Should I replace the hard drive ($300 at Apple), purchase a better external to run from or a mac mini? I'm trying to determine if it makes sense to invest further in this iMac since its 5 yrs old already. Can any one offer some insight/opinion?

Hi moreenie
Your profile does not indicate your geographic location, but there are Authorize Apple Service Providers that can and will do the work for considerably less than your local Apple Store.
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/
Call around, at less than $200 to replace the Hard Drive, it makes a little more sense to fix and use it for another year or two...
I replace the Hard Drive in my Early 2006 a couple of years ago not because it died, but because it became to small.
Sorry I can't honestly help you decide, because I'm torn and can't decide for myself. Not liking the Glossy iMac's, I've also been toying with the idea of either a Mac-Mini or used Mac Pro? My biggest problem with the Mac-Mini is, that by the time you do a few upgrades it cost as much as a base iMac.
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How can I transfer pictures from my old Mac mini to an external hard drive?

HHow can I transfer pictures from my old Mac mini to an external hard drive? Thanks.

Normally you should be able to drag and drop them onto the drive, provided the drive is Mac formatted. Have you already tried that?
Matt

Send sound only from iPad to Mac mini via Airplay

I just downloaded AirServer on my Mac mini thinking it would be great to send sound from my iPad to the Mac mini via Airplay.
While the sound works fine, I still find that it would nice if only the sound would be sent to the Mac and the display remains on the iPad.
My Mac mini is my music system (with no monitor), so I tought I could listen to videos from Youtube on my music system, but then the display needs to remain on the iPad.
Is there any way I can achieve this?
Thanks.
Paul

I found the setting in AirServer allowing me to stream Audio only. Now I just have to wait for the update to fix the audio delay issue I have.

How can I connect my iphone 4 and my mac mini, running mountain lion, so that I can airplay music to my mac mini from my iPhone? Or, is this not possible?

Just trying to stream music from my iphone to my mac mini speakers. Any way I can do that in a similar way that I can do it via applte tv?

No.
Since all music on your iPhone should be in your iTunes library on the Mini if that is the Mac you sync your iPhone with, play the music from iTunes on your Mini through the Mini speakers. If the music is in your iTunes library on another Mac, set up Home sharing to play the music in your iTunes library on another Mac with iTunes on your Mini.

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