How to set up your new Mac mini for use without a monitor
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You can connect the Mac mini to just about any monitor, but you don`t have to after you set it up! Have you bought a new Mac mini to serve as a network appliance of some sort? Perhaps it`s to serve files to your network and provide rendering capabilities with Compressor or maybe it`s going to run a Plex media server and share printers. You`ll not want to waste resources on the device such as connecting a permanent monitor or keyboard/mouse combo. Whatever your purpose for the new Mac mini, we`ll show you the basics of what you`ll want to set up to run your new Mac mini without a monitor. Make certain the new Mac mini is properly configured Screen Sharing vs Remote Management Turn on Screen Sharing Connect to your new Mac mini remotely Continue to remotely install and configure your headless (sans monitor) Mac mini Final comments Make certain the new Mac mini is properly configured In order to set up the new Mac mini for use without a monitor and keyboard/mouse, you`ll actually nee...