Is possible to connect iMac 21.5" late 2009 to a New 2011 Mac Mini

Is possible to connect my iMac 21.5" late 2009 as external monitor for a new 2011 Mac Mini. iMac (Mini display port) to Mac Mini (Thunderbold Port).

Sorry, but only the 27" Late 2009 and 2010 iMac's support input to there DisplayPorts and not either 21.5" model.
iMac (21.5 and 27-inch, Late 2009) - Technical Specifications
iMac (21.5 and 27-inch, Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications
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Is it possible to connect an external blue ray drive to a mac mini to watch HD videos? Iy yes, what additional software / hardware is necessary?

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There is some new software that allows playing:
http://www.macworld.com/article/160977/2011/07/blu_ray_movie_playback_comes_to_t he_mac.html
Did you even read the article you linked to?
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27" iMac freezing daily (late 2009)

Been having this problem for a long time...through at least 3-4 OS versions, and prior to a recall HD replacement iirc. No apparent rhyme or reason....it just locks up, including the cursor with no warning and requires a power cycle to restart. No forewarning or apparent odd behavior (aside of a general lagginess and regular beachballs that I'm guessing is more to do with it's age than anything) The only common condition I can think of it that it's always when Safari is running and being used, but since that's pretty much always the case, I don't see it as a critical data point.
It happens roughly daily, but that's likely more based on my typical usage and would increase or decrease as such. I've seen a few similar issues posted in random searches over the years, but never a solid resolution to those cases. There is lots of log activity in the seconds prior to or during these crashes, but is sadly all Greek to me. Here is a text file of that period from today if it helps: crash0218.rtf
Spec-wise, it's a 2.8 i7, 1TB(@ prob 93% full), 8GB, ATI 4850 (512)
I keep hoping that each new OS or Safari version will magically correct it, but it doesn't seem like that's going to happen, haha, so I'd appreciate any ideas or input as this is becoming really frustrating and I'd really like to get another year or so out of this machine if possible.

Thanks for the responses.
The OS is current, just an old signature.
I've definitely had TuneUp (iTunes tagging utility) a long time, but don't remember seeing weird activity from it in the past. It's a fairly new version (~3 days) so there might be some permissions issues with it or something? It wasn't running at the time, nor was iTunes.
Here are the Etrecheck results:
Hardware Information: ℹ️
    iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) (Technical Specifications)
    iMac - model: iMac11,1
    1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4-core
    8 GB RAM Upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        BANK 0/DIMM1
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM1
            2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
    Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
    ATI Radeon HD 4850 - VRAM: 512 MB
        iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 0:6:15
Disk Information: ℹ️
    ST31000528AS disk0 : (1 TB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 999.35 GB (88.48 GB free)
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
    HL-DT-ST DVDRW GA11N
USB Information: ℹ️
    Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
        Logitech USB Receiver
        Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
    TS-RDF5 Transcend
    Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
    Logitech USB Receiver
    Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Firewire Information: ℹ️
    OEM ATA Device 00 800mbit - 800mbit max
        EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Time Machine (disk1s2) /Volumes/Time Machine : 2.00 TB (657.09 GB free)
Configuration files: ℹ️
    /etc/hosts - Count: 15
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
        /Applications/TemperatureMonitor.app
    [not loaded]    com.bresink.driver.BRESINKx86Monitoring (9.0) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions
    [not loaded]    com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_netpart (2.0.2) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.Belcarra.iokit.USBLAN_usbpart (2.0.2) [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.5.1 - SDK 10.0) [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0 - SDK 10.0) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.usbpart (2.0.6) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.2.61 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_netpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
    [not loaded]    com.belcarra.iokit.netpart.panther (1.6.1) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions/Belcarra.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
    [not loaded]    com.belcarra.iokit.usbpart.panther (1.6.1) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions/RemoteControl.USBLAN_usbpart.kext/Contents/PlugIns
    [not loaded]    com.RemoteControl.USBLAN.panther (1.6.1) [Click for support]
        /System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.2.61 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.2.61 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.2.61 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.2.61 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
        /Users/[redacted]/Documents/WD MyBook/Extras/WD +TURBO Installer.app
    [not loaded]    com.wdc.driver.1394HP (1.0.9) [Click for support]
    [not loaded]    com.wdc.driver.USBHP (1.0.11) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
    TuxeraNTFSUnmountHelper: Path: /Library/StartupItems/TuxeraNTFSUnmountHelper
    Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.brother.LOGINserver.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.divx.dms.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.divx.update.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.gopro.stereomodestatus.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.bombich.ccc.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
    [running]    com.spotify.webhelper.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    Garmin Lifetime Map Updater    Application (/Applications/Garmin Lifetime Map Updater.app)
    Camouflage    Application (/Incompatible Software/Camouflage.app)
    Dropbox    Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
    Spotify    Application (/Applications/Spotify.app)
    fuspredownloader    Application Hidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 [Click for support]
    Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
    Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24   - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Click for support]
    SlingPlayer: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
    Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30514.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    DivX Web Player: Version: 3.2.4.1250 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.5.5 [Click for support]
    GarminGpsControl: Version: 4.0.2.6 Beta - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 31 Check version
User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    Picasa: Version: 1.0 [Click for support]
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
    AdBlock
    Social Fixer
    Add To Amazon Wish List
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    Cineform [Click for support]
    Flash Player [Click for support]
    Flip4Mac WMV [Click for support]
    FUSE for OS X (OSXFUSE) [Click for support]
    Growl [Click for support]
    Java [Click for support]
    Logitech Control Center [Click for support]
    MacFUSE [Click for support]
    MediaLink [Click for support]
    NTFS-3G [Click for support]
    Perian [Click for support]
    Tuxera NTFS [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Mobile backups: OFF
    Auto backup: YES
    Volumes being backed up:
        Macintosh HD: Disk size: 999.35 GB Disk used: 910.86 GB
    Destinations:
        Time Machine [Local]
        Total size: 2.00 TB
        Total number of backups: 83
        Oldest backup: 2014-01-04 06:01:53 +0000
        Last backup: 2015-02-19 02:57:02 +0000
        Size of backup disk: Too small
            Backup size 2.00 TB < (Disk used 910.86 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
         2%    WindowServer
         0%    fontd
         0%    askpermissiond
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    172 MB    mds_stores
    129 MB    ocspd
    94 MB    Finder
    77 MB    Dropbox
    52 MB    Dock
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    5.75 GB    Free RAM
    1.60 GB    Active RAM
    530 MB    Inactive RAM
    701 MB    Wired RAM
    1.25 GB    Page-ins
    0 B    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Feb 18, 2015, 08:50:15 PM    Self test - passed
    Feb 15, 2015, 10:12:31 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/garcon_2015-02-15-221231_[reda cted].crash

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Can I use 27' iMac(Later 2009) as a display for Mac Pro(future 2013)?

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IMac 27-inch, Late 2009 Freezes - OSX 10.9.5

Greetings everyone,
Since a few days ago (today is Sept, 25th 2014), after I have applied an update for Safari and iTunes, when I play World of Warcraft for a few minutes, a flick happens and only the mouse pointer moves on the screen. No keyboard response, nothing else.
I have to turn the machine off so I can try using it again.
I have read a lot about this kind of problem on forums and they seem to be either related to age or RAM (so experts recommend to clean memory slots and vacuum out the dust from the air holes to facilitate the cooling, but I haven't tried yet.
I did some search and could gather some information with EtreCheck that I hope will be of any use for those that could land me some help.
Before showing the info, please do not bother for the etc/hosts number. I have changed this list myself to avoid publicity on my machine before Adblocker was created :-D
EtreCheck Info:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.15 (52)
Report generated 25 septembre 2014 20:46:31 UTC+2
Hardware Information: ?
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac11,1
1 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information: ?
ATI Radeon HD 4850 - VRAM: 512 MB
iMac 2560 x 1440
System Software: ?
OS X 10.9.5 (13F34) - Uptime: 0 days 0:28:59
Disk Information: ?
ST31000528ASQ disk0 : (1 TB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209,7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 896,48 GB (349,85 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
BOOTCAMP (disk0s4) /Volumes/BOOTCAMP: 102,86 GB (10,81 GB free)
OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5680H
USB Information: ?
Western Digital Ext HDD 1021 2 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 209,7 MB
backup (disk1s2) /Volumes/backup: 2 TB (1,13 TB free)
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
VASCO DIGIPASS 870
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Configuration files: ?
/etc/hosts - Count: 9696
Gatekeeper: ?
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ?
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.5.1 - SDK 10.0) Support
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.2.0 - SDK 10.0) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboard (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardBluetooth (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftKeyboardUSB (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouse (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseBluetooth (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.microsoft.driver.MicrosoftMouseUSB (8.1.5) Support
[not loaded] com.wacom.kext.pentablet (5.3.2 - SDK 10.8) Support
Startup Items: ?
Jaksta: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Jaksta
Problem System Launch Agents: ?
[failed] cc.trayapplet.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ?
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.skype.skypeinstaller.plist Support
[not loaded] org.macports.rsyncd.plist Support
Launch Agents: ?
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[running] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist Support
[running] com.samsung.AWPAgent.plist Support
[running] com.wacom.pentablet.plist Support
[failed] org.tigris.scplugin.launch.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ?
[loaded] com.facebook.videochat.[redacted].plist Support
User Login Items: ?
GrowlMenu
iTunesHelper
Wallpaper Wizard Menu
MicrosoftKeyboardHelper
MicrosoftMouseHelper
DaemonManager
SPanel
BambooCore
Internet Plug-ins: ?
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
WacomNetscape: Version: 2.1.0-1 - SDK 10.8 Support
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.0.0.126   - SDK 10.8 Support
WacomTabletPlugin: Version: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.2 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30214.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
VascoCardReaderPlugin: Version: VascoCardReaderPlugin 3.2.3.2 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.8.0 - SDK 10.9 Check version
Audio Plug-ins: ?
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins: ?
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins ?
Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.2 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes: ?
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Growl Support
Logitech Control Center Support
Microsoft Keyboard Support
Microsoft Mouse Support
Secrets Support
TeXDistPrefPane Support
PenTablet Support
Time Machine: ?
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 834.92 GB Disk used: 509.09 GB
Destinations:
backup [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 2 TB
Total number of backups: 50
Oldest backup: 2013-11-03 10:31:45 +0000
Last backup: 2014-09-25 17:33:14 +0000
Size of backup disk: Adequate
Backup size 2 TB > (Disk used 509.09 GB X 3)
Time Machine details may not be accurate.
All volumes being backed up may not be listed.
Top Processes by CPU: ?
      1% Safari
      1% fontd
      1% WindowServer
      0% mdworker
      0% com.apple.WebKit.Networking
Top Processes by Memory: ?
164 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
160 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
111 MB Dock
74 MB mds_stores
57 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ?
1.52 GB Free RAM
1.57 GB Active RAM
422 MB Inactive RAM
506 MB Wired RAM
472 MB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs

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CREATE A NEW USER
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I have a late 2012 iMac and a late 2009 mac mini. I want to know if I can take the 8 GB of ram from the iMac and install it in my mac mini.

I have a late 2012 iMac and a late 2009 mac mini. I want to know if I can take the 8 GB of ram from the iMac and install it in my mac mini.
According to Cruicial my mac mini could use:
Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.35V • 512Meg x 64
Also According to Cruical my iMac uses:
Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-12800
Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V
I want to increase the ram in both computers.
So, can I put the iMac ram in my mac mini and then I'd only have to buy ram for my iMac? Naturally the ulitmate test will be when I actually install it, but having an expectation of success or failure will allow me to plan on what to spend money on.
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I installed windows 7 on my iMac 21.5 (late 2009) and when I boot windows 7, the lag drivers are missing and bootcamp is not installed. The windows package would not download through bootcamp, even when left alone for 2 hours.

I installed windows 7 on my iMac 21.5 (late 2009) and when I boot windows 7, the lag drivers are missing and bootcamp is not installed. The windows package would not download through bootcamp, even when left alone for 2 hours. Don't have the lion disk... Drivers seem impossible to get. Please help!

lan drivers*

Safari 7 osx 10.9 IMac intel intel late 2009

Safari 7 osx 10.9 IMac intel intel late 2009 is not saving bookmqrks from the toolbar +. It will save bookmarks from the bookmarks menu - add bookmark.
Please help
Harry

Might be corrupted Safari preferences ...
Open a Finder window. From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type or copy paste the following:
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist
Click Go then move the com.apple.Safari.plist file to the trash.
Try adding a Bookmark.

New 2012 Mac mini having screen resolution problem when I connect to either 27" LG or 22" Hannspree monitor. Tried mini display port to VGA/HDMI and HDMI to DVI-D cables... all same isse

New 2012 Mac mini having issues in connecting to third party Monitors. Connected my mac mini to a 27" LG monitor. Text looks blurred. Tried connecting to the monitor using 3 options. 1) mini port to HDMI, then HDMI cable to LG monitor. 2) Mini port to VGA, then VGA cable to monitor 3) HDMI port on mini mac to DVI-D cable then DVI to DVI cable... In all cases text is not clear. Anyone has similar issues with latest mini mac. The monitor works fine when I connect to a windows 7 Samsung laptop. Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks in Advance

Why do you use always 2 cables? There's a lot that can go wrong.
1.) Hardware:
- Use only one cable, best an HDMI->HDMI cable. It doesn't need to be an expensive one, they've proven to be no worse than those "esoteric", expensive ones.
- Set the monitor to the HDMI input.
- The modes you are listing are only "picture modes" changing color/brightness/contrast settings, not resolution or the likes, so pick the one you like best later, or enter your own settings under Custom.
2.) OS X:
- Usually the Mac detects the screen itself and chooses the best settings, so by default you need to do nothing than make a proper hardware connection to get a decent image.
- However, there have been issues with new Mac Minis and particularly their HDMI ports. But reportedly they have been fixed with a software update. So, launch the App Store and check under Updates if there is one for you to install. If so, do it; otherwise you should be good to go.
- If you require, go to System Preferences -> Displays. In the Dispaly tab, by default, "Best for display" should be selected, and that is typically true. If you want, select "Scaled" and 1920x1080, plus a frequency from the list (where higher is usually better, but just pick the one that works best for you). If you can't see a change to the better, you best go back to "Best for display".
- If you are not happy with the colors on your screen, you'll find eventually more than one choice in the Color tab, though your particular screen should be in the list and its Display Profile should get you the best result. (Double-check picture modes on your display: if you're far off there, you won't make it much better with the Mac's settings).

Can I use imac 2007 which have dead hard drive as a Mac mini display

Can I use imac 2007 which have dead hard drive as a Mac mini display

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http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html

What years apple cinema display can I connect to the new 2012 mac mini?

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<http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/B/mini-displayport-to-dvi-adapter>

Will reinstalling Yosemite on Late 2011 Mac Mini iCore5 4GB DDR3 help improve performance?

I have a late 2011 Mac Mini with icore5 and DDR3 4GB RAM.
To me performance was extremely good with Lion and Mountain Lion. I did love Lion though.
Mavericks improved the performance I did miss on Mountain Lion. But with Yosemite I feel I made a blunder.
My machine doesn't have the capacity to do App Nap effectively, or may be absent.
What happens most of the time is that Safari works extremely fast however all of my system apps behave bizzardly slow.
I thought it could be after initial install and waited for nearly 3 months for the OS to speedup on its own but it lags terribly.
I dont have problems playing iTunes, Safari, facetime and other live meeting apps.
I suspected my harddrive and tested it but that was working fine.
I now only think of reinstalling the OS believing it would speed up. Or should I do a clean install please let me know.

Activity Monitor - Mavericks also Yosemite
Activity Monitor in Mavericks has significant changes
Performance Guide
Why is my computer slow
Why your Mac runs slower than it should
Slow Mac After Mavericks
Things you can do to resolve slowdowns see post by Kappy
Try running this program and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor. Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read.
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Is there any way to connect my Apple wireless/bluetooth trackpad and keyboard to my Mac Mini without using a wired or usb keyboard?

Is there any way to connect my Apple wireless/bluetooth trackpad and keyboard to my Mac Mini without using a wired or usb keyboard?

Well, I read that already, but I am trying to start up my Mac mini(new purchase) and I cannot get to all the system preferences etc since I cannot get past the startup screens. The site also mentioned waiting to turn on the keyboard until a language was requested. Neither language screen worked. I feel as though I'm just about ready to throw in the towel.

HT5628 Is it possible to format entire hard disk and install windows 8 only in mac mini?

Is it possible to format entire hard disk and install windows 8 only in mac mini?

You can, but it's not recommended. If you are going to use Windows all the time, at least give some GBs to OS X, because you will need it to install firmware updates.
Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition. You can find it in /Applications/Utilities. Then, follow Apple's steps to install Windows 8 > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf You must use a 64-bit version, and note that not all Mac minis support Windows 8. Check if yours is supported > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Boot Camp Assistant will ask you to download the Windows support software onto a USB drive. You will need to install it in Windows, so it's very important to download it. If not, you will have problems in Windows.
If your Mac doesn't support Windows 8, install the Windows version the site gives you

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