If you feel the need to be able to remotely manage your Mac mini with the more advanced toolset under remote management, simply un-check screen sharing and check remote management under the Share panel in System Settings.Īdditionally, ensure that you set the VNC password if you have non-macOS machines to connect to your new Mac mini. Keep in mind that screen sharing and remote management are an either/or option. Once you're done, simply exit the screen-sharing application. Apple's built-in services like file sharing, printer sharing, and content caching are readily enabled by simply checking the appropriate box under the Share preference panel in System Settings. You can use TightVNC or any other VNC client application to. You can now use the Mac mini's screen-sharing capabilities to continue to make changes and install software. The screen sharing feature built into Mac OS X uses the virtual network computing protocol.

You'll now see your new Mac mini desktop ready at your command! Final steps Enter your User Name and Password when prompted.Double-click the Computer Name from step 3 in the 'Turn on Screen Sharing' section above.Choose Go > Network from the Finder menu bar.On a separate Mac, you'll be able to access Screen Sharing through the Finder. Optionally, you can test your connection from a remote Mac before you do so.

Your Mac mini is now ready to have the monitor and keyboard/mouse detached.

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