Color is suddenly off regarding my Mac Mini

I have my Mini connect to a Samsung 32" LCD television and it's worked wonderfully until now. For some reason, when I turn the mini on, when it boots up and displays the wallpaper I have (a photo that I recently took), the color/display looks normal for a split second, and then as the computer finishes the boot process, the color/display changes to something much less clear. It's not the TV, simply because when we watch TV the contrast, brightness levels are perfect, and we haven't (knowingly) changed anything on the color settings on the mini. I've tried to calibrate the display through the preferences on the Mac, but that didn't help in any way. Just trying to figure out what might have happened or changed....maybe my baby girl pushed some buttons on the keyboard??? I have no clue, but now the color/brightness/contrast/whatever is completely off when I boot up the Mini....

+maybe my baby girl pushed some buttons on the keyboard?+
If someone might be randomly pressing keys, the first place to check is System Preferences > Universal Access -- and be sure Enhance Contrast is set to normal.
There are keyboard shortcuts for changing all the Universal Access settings, so yes, someone randomly pressing keys could set any of these values to ugly.

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Posterized colors on two different monitors with Mac Mini, late 2014 model

Sometimes when I leave my Mac for a while (like an hour or more), I come back to a black monitor, then click the trackpad to wake it up (I assume it is "sleeping" but I don't see a way to make the monitor sleep), I am faced with posterization of the colors and crumbly text, like this:
I can "fix" it by going into System Preferences > Display and change the rotation to 90 or 180 or something. The screen clears up right away. Then I revert to the normal rotation. This is an ok workaround but it is not convenient. I never had this problem with my MacBook.
I first saw this issue with my late 2014 Mac Mini that I got a couple months ago, and it has happened with both monitors I have tried: an old Benq monitor attached with DVI (DVI to Thunderbolt adapter) and a new Thunderbolt Display. The Benq was connected using a DVI to HDMI adapter. I no longer have this monitor. The Thunderbolt Display is attached directly to the Mini using the Y cable to the Thunderbolt port on the Mini.
Yosemite version is 10.10.2. It doesn't happen if I wake the Mac while it's showing the screen saver.
The only things I have checked under Energy saver is "Wake for network access" and "Enable Power Nap". I don't have anything Scheduled, as I don't have a specific time of day I want it to turn on and off, but I would like the Mac to wake up right way and display correctly if I have to leave the Mac for a while during the day.
I've seen other similar threads, but so far all the suggestions I've seen talking about upgrading to 10.10.2 (which I have) or some sort of workaround involving sleep settings (which I can't quite understand). I'm going to call the Mac Store where I bought the Mini next week, or when I have some time, but I have a feeling they aren't going to be able to help me much. It seems like this is such a common problem with the new Mini's I might be stuck with it, unless someone has a better solution or workaround.

Reset the SMC and PRAM
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
About NVRAM and PRAM
Text, as yo said contact Apple or make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

"Error 4 trying to transition CPU 1 to OFF" Mid 2011 Mac Mini

A brand new Mid 2011 MAc Mini running lion (10.7.2) won't reboot, resume from sleep and present the following report after a shutdown holding the power button.
Any tips?
Anonymous UUID:                    xxxxxxxx
Tue Nov 15 23:32:19 2011
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff80002ca350): "Error 4 trying to transition CPU 1 to OFF"@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1699.24.8/osfmk/i386/acpi.c:179
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff809c263c70 : 0xffffff8000220702
0xffffff809c263cf0 : 0xffffff80002ca350
0xffffff809c263d50 : 0xffffff7f820fc4bf
0xffffff809c263d80 : 0xffffff7f820ff604
0xffffff809c263da0 : 0xffffff800064bba0
0xffffff809c263de0 : 0xffffff8000664b8b
0xffffff809c263e20 : 0xffffff800062b9ca
0xffffff809c263e70 : 0xffffff8000632db9
0xffffff809c263eb0 : 0xffffff8000628ac4
0xffffff809c263ef0 : 0xffffff8000628c6b
0xffffff809c263f30 : 0xffffff80006386e0
0xffffff809c263f70 : 0xffffff8000638584
0xffffff809c263fb0 : 0xffffff8000820057
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.driver.AppleACPIPlatform(1.4)[9FC0A7ED-417F-32BB-B3DA-F796353FEBEE]@0 xffffff7f820f2000->0xffffff7f82149fff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[8B3C2276-CD6A-355B-A5F7-A09E4499594B]@0xfffff f7f809a6000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.7)[6D54F06A-46B7-37FC-AF22-DE68DC18A1A3]@0xffff ff7f80862000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
11C74
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 11.2.0: Tue Aug 9 20:54:00 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1699.24.8~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 59275DFA-10C0-30B3-9E26-F7B5DFB1A432
System model name: Macmini5,2 (Mac-4BC72D62AD45599E)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 88406132648
last loaded kext at 51892080266: com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor     1.9.4d0 (addr 0xffffff7f81e65000, size 28672)
loaded kexts:
org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp     4.1.6
org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt     4.1.6
org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB     4.1.6
org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv     4.1.6
com.bresink.driver.BRESINKx86Monitoring     8.0
com.kext.HDAEnabler     1.0.0d1
org.netkas.FakeSMC     3.1.0
org.tgwbd.driver.NullCPUPowerManagement     1.0.0d2
es.osx86.driver.EvOreboot     1.0.3
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor     1.9.4d0
com.apple.filesystems.autofs     3.0
com.apple.driver.AppleTyMCEDriver     1.0.2d2
com.apple.driver.ApplePlatformEnabler     2.0.4d2
com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch     66.3
com.apple.driver.AGPM     100.12.42
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC     1.59
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver     122
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver     2.1.3f7
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA     2.1.3f7
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient     3.5.9
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl     1.0.26
com.apple.kext.ATIFramebuffer     7.1.2
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHD3000Graphics     7.1.2
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet     1.0.0d1
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X     7.0.0
com.apple.driver.AudioIPCDriver     1.2.1
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl     3.0.16
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin     4.7.5d4
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC     1.5.3
com.apple.driver.MEDetect     1
com.apple.ATIRadeonX3000     7.1.2
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController     312
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless     1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib     1.0.0d1
com.apple.BootCache     33
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage     2.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleSDXC     1.1.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub     4.5.0
com.apple.driver.AppleFWOHCI     4.8.9
com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331     512.20.18
com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet     3.0.8b2
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM     1.5.0
com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort     2.2.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI     4.5.0
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIButtons     1.4
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI     4.4.5
com.apple.driver.AppleRTC     1.4
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET     1.6
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS     1.7
com.apple.driver.AppleACPIEC     1.4
com.apple.driver.AppleAPIC     1.5
com.apple.nke.applicationfirewall     3.2.30
com.apple.security.quarantine     1
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement     167.0.0
com.apple.kext.MojoKDP     1
com.apple.kext.triggers     1.0
com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothHIDKeyboard     152.3
com.apple.driver.AppleHIDKeyboard     152.3
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIArchitectureModelFamily     3.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleAVBAudio     1.0.0d11
com.apple.driver.AppleMultitouchDriver     220.62.1
com.apple.driver.IOBluetoothHIDDriver     4.0.1f4
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver     2.1.3f7
com.apple.driver.DspFuncLib     2.1.3f7
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusController     1.0.10d0
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP     2.2.4
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBAudio     2.8.2f5
com.apple.iokit.IOSurface     80.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController     2.1.3f7
com.apple.iokit.IOHDAFamily     2.1.3f7
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager     4.0.1f4
com.apple.iokit.IOSerialFamily     10.0.5
com.apple.iokit.IOAVBFamily     1.0.0d22
com.apple.iokit.IOAudioFamily     1.8.3fc11
com.apple.kext.OSvKernDSPLib     1.3
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com.apple.driver.ApplePolicyControl     3.0.16
com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl     3.0.16
com.apple.driver.AppleSMBusPCI     1.0.10d0
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com.apple.driver.AppleSMC     3.1.1d8
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com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltEDMSource     1.1.3
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com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily     2.3.2
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com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltDPInAdapter     1.5.0
com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltDPAdapterFamily     1.5.0
com.apple.driver.AppleThunderboltPCIDownAdapter     1.1.8
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com.apple.iokit.IOUSBHIDDriver     4.4.5
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com.apple.driver.XsanFilter     403
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Impossível reunir informações sobre a configuração do sistema.Model: Macmini5,2, BootROM MM51.0077.B0E, 2 processors, Intel Core i5, 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.75f0
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6630M, AMD Radeon HD 6630M, PCIe, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1333 MHz, 0x80CE, 0x4D34373142353737334448302D4348392020
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 2 GB, DDR3, 1333 MHz, 0x80CE, 0x4D34373142353737334448302D4348392020
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0xE4), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.100.98.75.18)
Bluetooth: Version 4.0.1f4, 2 service, 18 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Serial ATA Device: Hitachi HTS547550A9E384, 500,11 GB
USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2513, 0xfa100000 / 2
USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0xfa110000 / 3
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x8281, 0xfa113000 / 5
USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2513, 0xfd100000 / 2
USB Device: Microsoft® LifeCam Cinema(TM), 0x045e (Microsoft Corporation), 0x075d, 0xfd130000 / 5
USB Device: USB2.0 Hub, 0x05e3 (Genesys Logic, Inc.), 0x0608, 0xfd120000 / 4
USB Device: iPhone, apple_vendor_id, 0x1297, 0xfd121000 / 7
USB Device: Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse® 1.00, 0x045e (Microsoft Corporation), 0x00e1, 0xfd124000 / 6
USB Device: IR Receiver, apple_vendor_id, 0x8242, 0xfd110000 / 3

com.kext.HDAEnabler     1.0.0d1
org.netkas.FakeSMC     3.1.0
org.tgwbd.driver.NullCPUPowerManagement     1.0.0d2
es.osx86.driver.EvOreboot     1.0.3
Well, it seems that you have used Hackintosh to migrate or transfer your system from. These kexts are not present in original MacOs X.
On original Mac these kexts prevents it to enter sleep mode.
Solution is to remove these kexts from System/Library/Extensions or to do clean install.

Suddenly can't connect mac mini to internet without signing in

I suddenly have to go to system preferences everytime I want to get online with my mac mini. Other devices are working just fine. This is the main computer that the router is connected to. Anyone have a fix for this?

Test after taking each of the following steps. Back up all data before making any changes.
1. Make sure the network is on the preferred list by following these instructions.
2. Follow the instructions in this support article under the heading "Symptom: The network connection drops unexpectedly."
3. Make a note of all your settings for Wi-Fi in the Network preference pane, then delete the connection from the connection list and recreate it with the same settings. You do this by clicking the plus-sign icon below the connection list, and selecting Wi-Fi as the interface in the sheet that opens. Select Join other network from the Network Name menu, then select your network. Enter the password when prompted and save it in the keychain.
4. From the Location menu at the top of the Network preference pane, select Edit Locations. A sheet will drop down. Click the plus-sign button to create a new location. Give it any name you want. In the new location, set up the Wi-Fi service with the same settings you used before. Click Apply and test.
5. Launch the Keychain Access application. Search for and delete all AirPort network password items that refer to the network. Make a note of the password first.
6. In some cases, the problem has been resolved by repairing permissions on the startup volume.
7. Reinstall OS X.

I need help networking a ibook color series blue se with a mac mini please

Ok i need some help let me explain:
I just purchased a blue clamshell g3 366mhz here are my specs:
powerpc g3 clamshell 366mhz
apple airport card
40 gig hard drive
512 megs of ram
running mac os x tiger 10.4.10 (by the way no issues running mac os x tiger if you upgrade ram and hard drive)
I also own a intel mac mini here are it's system specs
intel mac mini 1.6 ghz
1.5 gig's ram
250 gig hard drive
running mac os x tiger 10.4.10
So here is what i would like to do
I own apple's ilife 08 and 06 and i purchased a 05 installation disk from amazon.
I use the ibook as photograghy storage while i am out shooting nature shoots and wedding's
I have installed in this order.
adobe photoshop cs
adobe illustrator cs
adobe indesign cs
iphoto 06 (yes it does work on g3 computers
i movie 05 (yes it works as well)
but i really need to be able to network the two machines to each other so i can transfer photo's from one machine to another. How do i do this????
Is there a way to do this with the airport cards????
Do i need to purchase software from apple???
If so what???

You can use Ethernet or AirPort or even Firewire.
The fastest way to transfer photos is to boot the iBook into Firewire Target Disk mode. The iBook will then act as an external FireWire drive. You can then drag files from the iBook to the Mac mini.
For other options, you can find details on making a network for file sharing in KB 106461, Mac OS X: About File Sharing.

Sudden system crashes for Mac mini 2011

I just came home from a 2-week vacation and my computer has begun to crash and reboot, seemingly when I need the computer to do some task more intensive than Internet browsing.
It started when I tried uploading pictures into iPhoto via my camera's SD card--and it invariably happens whenever I try this--but it has also crashed and rebooted during simple multitasking procedures, like clicking to check my download progress in Safari as my iPhone is syncing in iTunes. Yesterday I had to contend with the white (grey?) screen of death for a few hours as I tried different methods. Fiddling around in Safe Mode let me fix that problem, at least, but the sudden system crashes still persist.
Could my computer have been affected by a lack of use over the last two weeks in the summer heat? It's been hot in the house, but not exceptionally so for August. And before I left I shut it down and unplugged the power cord.
Here are the first several dozen lines of the error report from the most recent crash. If anyone could offer me some help, I'd be very grateful.
Interval Since Last Panic Report: 72 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          2
Anonymous UUID:                    5966B3C8-D237-441F-B085-67433211CA95
Thu Aug 30 22:31:31 2012
panic(cpu 0 caller 0xffffff800d7733f2): assertion failed: MBUF_IS_COMPOSITE(m), file: /SourceCache/xnu/xnu-2050.9.2/bsd/kern/uipc_mbuf.c, line: 4003
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80f52f3c20 : 0xffffff800d41d5f6
0xffffff80f52f3c90 : 0xffffff800d7733f2
0xffffff80f52f3ca0 : 0xffffff800d78d2f8
0xffffff80f52f3d60 : 0xffffff800d77075f
0xffffff80f52f3d90 : 0xffffff7f8e264d2e
0xffffff80f52f3dd0 : 0xffffff7f8e280d7b
0xffffff80f52f3e30 : 0xffffff7f8e2f79d4
0xffffff80f52f3ec0 : 0xffffff7f8e26b62f
0xffffff80f52f3ef0 : 0xffffff800d847078
0xffffff80f52f3f30 : 0xffffff800d845b8a
0xffffff80f52f3f80 : 0xffffff800d845cb9
0xffffff80f52f3fb0 : 0xffffff800d4b2677
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.driver.AirPort.Brcm4331(601.15.21)[2D12C2AA-EED3-3C72-8A75-FFF39E64DA AC]@0xffffff7f8e25e000->0xffffff7f8e44ffff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.7)[8C9E06A4-13D0-33F5-A377-9E36F0ECC229]@0xffffff 7f8da4d000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family(500.15)[3CA3EBF7-D5C1-3819-9346-BE648FC7644E]@0xf fffff7f8e1f2000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily(3.0)[4DB5B398-8957-33F6-9EC1-0D45D80769DD]@0 xffffff7f8db8f000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
12B19
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 12.1.0: Tue Aug 14 13:29:55 PDT 2012; root:xnu-2050.9.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: 3005059E-270B-3B9F-940D-7A66C05DDC9D
Kernel slide:     0x000000000d200000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff800d400000
System model name: Macmini5,1 (Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 2262319547463
last loaded kext at 432629451752: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCDC          4.1.22 (addr 0xffffff7f8efac000, size 16384)
last unloaded kext at 543566806951: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCDC          4.1.22 (addr 0xffffff7f8efac000, size 12288)
loaded kexts:
com.zeobit.kext.Firewall          2.3
com.apple.filesystems.msdosfs          1.8
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor          1.9.5d0
com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch          75.15
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC          1.60
com.apple.driver.AGPM          100.12.69
com.apple.driver.ApplePlatformEnabler          2.0.5d4
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager          4.0.9f8
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver          122
com.apple.filesystems.autofs          3.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA          2.3.0f2
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver          2.3.0f2
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHCIControllerUSBTransport          4.0.9f8
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC          1.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet          1.0.0d1
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X          7.0.0
com.apple.driver.ApplePolicyControl          3.2.6
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin          1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient          3.5.10
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl          1.0.33
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC          1.6.0
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHD3000Graphics          8.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelSNBGraphicsFB          8.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController          320.15
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless          1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib          1.0.0d1

Remove the "MacKeeper" crapware as follows, then reboot and test. If there's no improvement, post again.
Note: These instructions apply to the version of the product that I downloaded and tested in early 2012. I can't be sure that they apply to other versions, nor do I intend to repeat the test.
IMPORTANT: "MacKeeper" has what the developer calls an “encryption” feature. In my tests, I didn't try to verify what this feature really does. If you used it to “encrypt” any of your files, “decrypt” them before you uninstall, or (preferably) restore the files from backups made before they were “encrypted.” As the developer is not trustworthy, you should assume that the "decrypted" files are corrupt unless proven otherwise.
In the Finder, select Go ▹ Applications from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-A. The "MacKeeper" application is in the folder that opens. Quit it if it's running, then drag it to the Trash. A dialog will pop up asking why you want to uninstall it. You don't have to provide that information. Enter anything you like in the text box, then click the Uninstall button. All the functional components of the software will be deleted. That's the only useful feature of "MacKeeper:" it deletes itself. Reboot.
Do not try to uninstall by dragging the MacKeeper icon in the Dock or the LaunchPad to the Trash.
Here are some general suggestions. If you want your computer to be usable, don't install crapware, such as “themes,” "haxies," “add-ons,” “toolbars,” “enhancers," “optimizers,” “accelerators,” “extenders,” “cleaners,” “defragmenters,” “firewalls,” "barriers," “guardians,” “defenders,” “protectors,” most “plugins,” commercial "virus scanners,” "disk tools," or "utilities." With very few exceptions, this kind of material is useless, or worse than useless.
The more actively promoted the product, the more likely it is to be garbage. The most extreme example is the “MacKeeper” scam.
The only software you should install is that which directly enables you to do the things you use a computer for — such as creating, communicating, and playing — and does not modify the way other software works. Never install any third-party software unless you know how to uninstall it.

Internet suddenly very slow 2011 Mac Mini

My internet has suddenly become very very slow.
Wireless.
Last week very fast.
Any ideas?

Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.
The title of the Console window should be All Messages. If it isn't, select
SYSTEM LOG QUERIES ▹ All Messages
from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
View ▹ Show Log List
from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Click the Clear Display icon in the toolbar. Then try the action that you're having trouble with again. Select any messages that appear in the Console window. Copy them to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. Paste into a reply to this message by pressing command-V.
☞ The log contains a vast amount of information, almost all of which is irrelevant to solving any particular problem. When posting a log extract, be selective. A few dozen lines are almost always more than enough.
Please don't indiscriminately dump thousands of lines from the log into this discussion.
Please don't post screenshots of log messages—post the text.
☞ Some private information, such as your name, may appear in the log. Anonymize before posting.

How to turn off or restart Mac Mini Server

My magic trackpad quit working but the keyboard still works. I'd like to try to restart or access the system preferences to try turning bluetooth off and on again. but without the cursor, I can't do a thing. Is there a way to control things like restarting or accessing menus with the keyboard?
Thanks for help

keyboard shortcuts etc...
control and the disk eject button will bring up the shutdown dialog.
command and spacebar give you spotlight, there you can type 'system preferences' and enter. Typing 'bluetooth' then select the bluetooth setting. Pressing tab will highlight the On checkbox where you can press the spacebar to toggle selection.
Much easier to plug in a USB mouse as den.thed said if you have one handy.

Mac Mini Fan Still Running After Turning Off Computer

I turned off my computer (Mac Mini) and, after the screen had gone black and the light turned off, I still heard the fan running. I turned off the monitor and my speakers, but it was neither of them, it was the mini. It also wouldn't let me turn it on again. I tried, but the light wouldn't come on. So I unplugged the power cable and plugged it back in and it turned on. Any reason why this happened and should I be worried?
Dean

This is what i get for the time that this happened in the System.log:
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Jettisoning kernel linker.
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Resetting IOCatalogue.
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: GFX0: family specific matching fails
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: display: family specific matching fails
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 2
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 4
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 4
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 4
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 4
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 4
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: GFX0: family specific matching fails
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: display: family specific matching fails
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: Previous Shutdown Cause: 0
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: mac 10.3 phy 6.1 radio 10.2
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost kernel[0]: IPv6 packet filtering initialized, default to accept, logging disabled
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost mDNSResponder-108.2 (Aug 25 2006 14: 50:48)[36]: starting
Oct 27 22:00:17 localhost memberd[43]: memberd starting up
Oct 27 22:00:20 localhost DirectoryService[47]: Launched version 2.1 (v353.2)
Oct 27 22:00:22 localhost lookupd[46]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Fri Oct 27 22:00:22 2006
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost diskarbitrationd[42]: disk0s2 hfs C86F1C74-578D-3C00-9929-9F23FA07345E Mac Mini /
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost kernel[0]: yukonosx: Ethernet address 00:16:cb:97:b8:af
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost kernel[0]: AirPort_Athr5424: Ethernet address 00:17:f2:46:d2:7b
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost kernel[0]: display: Not usable
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost kernel[0]: Registering For 802.11 Events
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost lookupd[68]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Fri Oct 27 22:00:23 2006
Oct 27 22:00:23 localhost kernel[0]: [HCIController][setupHardware] AFH Is Supported
Oct 27 22:00:24 localhost /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOS/loginwindow: Login Window Application Started
Oct 27 22:00:24 localhost kernel[0]: unable to start recv logic
Oct 27 22:00:24 localhost kernel[0]: athchanset: unable to restart recv logic
Oct 27 22:00:24 dean-shutes-computer configd[40]: setting hostname to "dean-shutes-computer.local"
Oct 27 22:00:25 dean-shutes-computer loginwindow[69]: Login Window Started Security Agent
Oct 27 22:00:27 dean-shutes-computer configd[40]: executing /System/Library/SystemConfiguration/Kicker.bundle/Contents/Resources/enable-net work
Oct 27 22:00:27 dean-shutes-computer configd[40]: posting notification com.apple.system.config.network_change
Oct 27 22:00:27 dean-shutes-computer lookupd[95]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Fri Oct 27 22:00:27 2006
Oct 27 22:00:30 dean-shutes-computer configd[40]: target=enable-network: disabled
Oct 27 22:00:30 dean-shutes-computer mDNSResponder: Adding browse domain local.
Oct 27 22:00:46 dean-shutes-computer mDNSResponder: NAT Port Mapping (LLQ event port.): timeout
I think that it happened around 22:00:20, or maybe a little before. Does anyone understand this code?
Dean

Mac Mini (intel) freezes after Security Update

On May 16th I downloaded and installed ´Security Update 2006-003 (Intel)´ on my Mac Mini. Since then I have been unable to have any other session with it than in "safe boot" mode.
Then, on May 18th, during one of these "safe" sessions, I also downloaded and tried to install ´Mac Mini SMC Firmware Update´, hoping that this could be the resolve. The initial behaviour changed slightly, but that was all.
When I now look for upgrades, I get the message that the latter is available for download, so it has obviously not been activated.
I have been keeping the ´box´on for days in case there was some process going on in the background that would resolve it, but in vain.
As something appears to have entered the machine with these updates, are there any way to reverse them and throw them out?
Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.6)
Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Thanks for your reply!
To adress your questions in sequence:
1 - After powering up, the grey Apple screen emerges, and shortly after the rotating wheel of bars starts going. Then the screen changes to blue, and the shield showing "Starting Mac OS X" has its blue ribbon rotating up towards 100%. Now, here things may change from time to time, sometimes it reaches 100%, sometimes not. But the next phase is the same; a shift to a dull blue-gray screen with nothing on it, which remains until I eventually give in and presses the power off button for some seconds. I even left it like this this for a day, to make sure nothing was going on behind, but in vain.
2 - I am not sure about your meaning "Since the computer operates normally in Safe mode....", I did not normally operate it in safe mode, it became a necessity after the download I mentioned. Tried to look in the suggested FAQ, but did not find anything I found relevant. (But then -being new to Macs - maybe I did just not understand it?)
3 - The Security update was the last of 7 updates that was downloaded from the Apple Support pages, the others being: QuickTime v7.1, Front Row Update v1.1.2, iDVD Update v.6.0.2, iWeb Update v1.1, iPhoto Update v6.0.3 and iMovie HD Update 6.0.2. As I said, I am new to the Apple structure, so I do not know if these softwares are regarded as third-party or not.
There is, however, as far as I can see, nothing that indicates that any type of panic with the core is declared during start-up, it just becomes incommunicado!
4 - Obviously, the most attractive option I can see is to follow your advices here. But the mentioning of specific versions of CD in conjunction with re-installatin alerts me somewhat. What I got with my Mac Mini are two CDs; ´Mac OS X Install Disc 1´ (Labelled Mac mini) and ´Mac OS X Install Disc 2´. Does this means that I am unable to do Archiving?
Finally, I have some other topics (Basically with QuickTime) with this Mac Mini as well, that was the reason I started looking for updates in the first place, that will become important again when I overcome this blow. But as I am looking around in the forums I become increasingly aware that there are lots of people experiencing similar problems to myself (Poor functioning of Airport, problems using flat-screens as monitor), and now this one. I mean to see a pattern, and that is that there are significant differences in functionallity between OS X for the "normal" processor and the one for Intel. How deep goes this difference? There is obviously softwares for OS X that cannot run on this machine, and how do I keep them out?
Hoping for some more helpful hints
Best Regards,
Ole
Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Thinking of getting a new Mac mini

Hi,
I have been reading the threads regarding the Mac mini and looking at the specs and all.. I don't have a lot of money to spend and I am wanting to get a Mac. I have pretty much decided on the $599 mini. If I purchase it, it would be mainly used for playing online games such as those found on Pogo, surfing the net, email,some photo editing (basic) and listening to music. So pretty much basic stuff. What I am wondering. Is the mini going to do what I want? Has there been any issues with the new minis? does anyone have any tips, things that I should consider before buying? Etc.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Mike

mikejn1 wrote:
1) How much performance difference would I actually notice adding a gig of RAM
That's a pretty subjective question, but Mac OS does tend to make better use of available RAM for caching purposes, unlike Windows. I personally would consider 1GB to be the bare minimum for Leopard, with 2GB being sort of the "sweet spot" in terms of cost/performance for most general purpose use.
2)How hard is it to take the mini apart to add RAM.
It's not necessarily difficult; it just takes some patience. You will need a thin putty knife to release the clips that hold the top cover from the base, release several screws/connectors, and temporarily remove the optical drive and hard disk to get access to the extra SODIMM slot. There are videos and guides on how to do this on the internet, but if you're feeling any hesitation doing this to a brand new machine, you might just be better off ordering the Mini with the extra RAM.

Can I use my ibook as a mac mini interface?

Hello all, I currently have an ibook G4 2004 , I need to get more hard drive space and need a faster machine to handle some of the more complex applications I've been running. I was wondering if I invested in a mac mini, would I just be able to connect this to myG4 via USB and just use the ibook keyboard and screen to use my mac mini?
I am sure this is all fairly obvious and I'd imagine that this would be possible, would there be any advantages to doing this as opposed to investing in a new system altogether? Any input would be much appreciated.

+wondered If I could just use my laptop as a screen and transfer all the information to the mac mini and run off of the mac mini.+
This question comes up about once a week.
No Mac is designed to replace a monitor and keyboard.
You can, however, connect two Macs with an ethernet cable and using that network connection do screen sharing. But you probably won't like the results for anything except very casual use.
You'd still have to use a real monitor, keyboard, and mouse to setup your new Mini.
Once set up, you'd run a VNC program like Chicken of the VNC on your old Mac, and you'd have Screen Sharing active on your Mini. This would let you control your Mini with the iBook's screen, keyboard, and trackpad.
But as I said, you probably won't like the results. Budget for a monitor.

Mac Mini Airport Extreme - Cannot detect any wireless networks

Hello,
Last week my Mac Mini (Power PC)'s hard disk crashed. So I did a DIY replacement. I managed to re-install all the software, and installed all the latest updates.
However, for some reason, the Airport Extreme is not detecting any wireless network after the re-install.
My own wireless network router is a third-party, which has been working well for the last 2 years. My Window PC and laptop still connects to it fine.
I can see the Airport icon but it doesn't how any detected networks (and there are quite a few in my neighbourhood). I did Apple Hardware Test and it shows the Airport card to be working ok.
Any help would be wonderful!
Regards,
Leng
Mac Mini G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

It still may be possible that the antenna wire is not placed properly within the Mini. Here are an excerpt of the DIY instructions for installing the wireless antenna. Hope it helps...
- Make sure that the antenna cables are firmly seated in the mezzanine board.
- Pass the antenna cables through the gap at the rear of the internal frame.
- Carefully lower the internal frame down onto the motherboard. Make sure that the wires are routed to the right of the interconnect board.
- Snap the AirPort antenna onto the black plastic column next to the rear port panel.
- Tape the AirPort antenna wire to the edge of the DVD drive.

Mac Mini Airport Extreme - Cannot Detect Any Networks

Hello,
Last week my Mac Mini (Power PC)'s hard disk crashed. So I did a DIY replacement. I managed to re-install all the software, and installed all the latest updates.
However, for some reason, the Airport Extreme is not detecting any wireless network after the re-install.
My own wireless network router is a third-party, which has been working well for the last 2 years. My Window PC and laptop still connects to it fine.
I can see the Airport icon but it doesn't how any detected networks (and there are quite a few in my neighbourhood). I did Apple Hardware Test and it shows the Airport card to be working ok.
Any help would be wonderful!
Regards,
Leng
Mac Mini G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Sorry for the cross-post. I posted wrongly in Airport Express previously.

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I saw the thread before I posted and I'm hoping this will be solved soon.
The main thing that worries me is that in my case, the Mac Mini is not even seeing any networks - zero in an apartment block where there is at least 5 network on the air at any time
Leng

Can I install "just" windows XP on my mac mini? no bootcamp. no parallels

Hi,
The question is can I (and how can I) install only the windows xp home or professional OS on a mac mini 1.5 core solo (i.e., turning it into a windows only machine). I want to be cIear that I don't want to duel-boot (i.e., boot camp) or use a VM (ie., parallels), but just a regular x86 computer that is running (sigh with me) Windows.
I imagine that if I do a clean and proper format of the mac mini, start it up and insert the Windows disk, everything will work.
Another question I have is, after 2 years, will I be able to put OS X back on? (Let's assume I have backed up all my files on an external drive.)
Mac mini

Hi Matthew!
Boot Camp will be the closest you'll come to your goal. A Mac is afterall intended to run Mac OS software first and foremost and Windows is only a secondary OS. But it is possible to boot into Windows after using Boot Camp to get it installed and then delete the Mac partition. You can always reinstall the Mac OS later.
Or you can still use Boot Camp to get Windows installed and just never boot back into Mac OS X (leaving it on its own partition). But why have Apple hardware just to do that? You'd be better off selling your Mac Mini and purchasing an Intel machine that will run Windows natively.
Hope this helps! bill
1 GHz Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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