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It'll also just get me back into having a Mac around, and the fact that I don't know yet what else I want to run on it is becoming my strongest argument for getting one.
Plex on mac mini linux pro#
If I can pick up some flavor of MacBook Pro sometime later, that'll give me something more modern, and I can still use the Mini and external drive for backing that up. It'll give me a place to run iTunes besides the Windows laptop (*shudder*), which I do for local iOS backups among other things. This is partly because I'm completely without a Mac right now. The more I talk it out, the more I think I do want to get a Mac for this application. There are computers on that list which got updates to Sierra, so it's pretty safe to assume that the 2012 Mini will get a couple more rounds of macOS updates. The 2012 Mini was sold until October 2014, so you have until 2019 before it goes on the Obsolete/Vintage list. A refurbished 2014 will be less money and will most likely do all you need just fine. Without knowing exactly what you'll be doing with the server, I would recommend not spending on a quad-core 2012. So far, the only thing iTunes does better is podcasts, for what I want to do. What are you trying to do, specifically? Maybe I can give you some more specific info? When I look at what 2012 Mac Minis go for on eBay, I'd pass on those personally.
Plex on mac mini linux install#
I run a few VMs and docker images, and a local wordpress install for testing all on the NAS.
Plex on mac mini linux tv#
Our Panasonic TV connects to the DS916 via DNLA (for iTunes sharing from the mini we use an Apple TV and Family Sharing), the kids' iPads have a Synology app (DS Video) where they auto-login to their account, there's a windows app for our surface Pro 4. So I'm considering picking up a 2012 quad-core Mac Mini from eBay.Īre you sure you don't want to run a NAS? As someone with a 2012 Mac Mini + a Pegasus R6 + 2 x Pegasus R8 external drives connected to that, I have to say that our Synology DS916 (with 8 GB RAM) is a lot more user friendly for my wife and kids (aged 5 and 7). I'd rather get a Mac with extra local storage than run a NAS appliance, partly for more flexibility. How long has Apple been supporting older Macs? Even if there's no technical reason for a 2012 Mini to stop working, will they call it obsolete this year because it's 5 years old? Does it seem reasonable that I could get a couple more years of OS updates from the Mini? I figure at least the external drives could last to work with a newer computer after that. I'd have to add external hard drive(s) and BD-ROM to rip movies and CD's-yes, they still sell shiny plastic discs. For example, I'm looking at a 2.3GHz quad-i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD for $800. I know there haven't been many good options lately, so the resale prices are kind of crazy for a 5-year old machine. So I'm considering picking up a 2012 quad-core Mac Mini from eBay. I don't have time to sink into a Hackintosh, and I'd rather get a Mac with extra local storage than run a NAS appliance, partly for more flexibility. I'd like to have something always running at home, and I'm leaning toward setting up a dedicated home server… if I get a chance for another desktop or laptop, this can stay devoted to serving Plex and whatever else. I've been Mac-less since my Power Mac G5 died some years ago… just relying on a Windows laptop from work (plus iPhone and iPad).