halocog Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i am about to buy a mac mini because i hate windows, lol. i was wondering, if i buy one of these, can i store data on my windows computer remotely over my LAN? also, does anyone know of a cheap airport alternitive i could use? and other info is also greatly appriciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.SubZero Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 OS X can connect to Windows shares with no trouble. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/#findComment-595088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
halocog Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 ok, thank you Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/#findComment-595234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank27 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 hey i have a mac mini question. I have a large case i wanna host my mac mini inside. Can i install a different optical drive that fits inside a 5.25 bay. or am i stuck with the stock optical drive Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/#findComment-597389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plugwash Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The easiest way would be to use a USB2 to IDE adaptor. USB2 isn't the worlds fastest interface but it is fast enough for an optical drive. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/#findComment-597804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank27 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 and I can power it from the cases other power supply. I also need to know. the mac mini will be enclosed inside another case with no access to the power button. is there another way to turn it on and off Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/83753-mac-mini-question/#findComment-597904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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