![]() We found a few combinations which kept the Mac mini sufficiently cooled and prevented the WiFi from cutting out. We spent a few hours experimenting with various combinations of lower/upper bounds for the internal temperature and fan speed. We were not able to get CoreDuoTemp to work on our Mac Mini running OSX 10.6, but FanControl ran with no problems. The last thing we did was to download a few pieces of software ( FanControl, CoreDuoTemp) to enable us to fine-tune how the Mac mini regulated its internal temperature. Again, this was an attempt to facilitate air flow and to increase the heat exchange. Next we increased the gap between the Mac mini and the Belkin USB hub by putting some silicone feet underneath. It was mounted below to save desktop space, but we thought the better air circulation on top may be helpful. The first thing we did was to move the Mac mini from its current location underneath the table to the top of the desk. ![]() So, over Memorial Day weekend, we decided to revisit the problem, work through some possible solutions, and see if we could come up with a more permanent fix. To do that we needed to REALLY find a solution for the Mac mini’s spotty WiFi problem. As part of its media serving function, we want to be able to access Hulu, Netflix, and other video streaming sites. However, now that we have a large screen LCD in the office, we want to use the Mac mini as a media server for our new LCD TV. This was not a huge problem as we mostly used the Mac mini to burn DVDs, convert movies for playing on the iPod, and other such tasks. So, our Mac mini’s WiFi worked until the machine got warmed up, which typically was around five minutes. Obviously, it was not practical to have the computer in front of a fan during the New England Winter. Our solution worked only if we kept the Mac mini in front of a fan. Last August we posted a possible reason and a temporary fix to our Mac mini’s WiFi problem. Urban Safari: Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein ![]() Urban Safari : Toni Lynn Washingin RainyDayDestinations: The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization ![]()
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