# \#hardware **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/hardware/79.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [To Neo, or not to Neo? That is the question](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/to-neo-or-not-to-neo-that-is-the-question/5358)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/to-neo-or-not-to-neo-that-is-the-question/5358 "2026-04-03T11:16:01Z")
Over the years I've posted a number of newly released hardware reviews, particularly in the early days of Apple Silicon. As a celebration for releasing our new website, my first Field Note is focussed on the adoption of … --- ## [2024 M4 iPad 11 inch magic keyboard](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/2024-m4-ipad-11-inch-magic-keyboard/4125)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/2024-m4-ipad-11-inch-magic-keyboard/4125 "2024-05-15T14:52:54Z")
Received a delivery today and finally got some answers I struggled to find online. Using our uncalibrated kitchen scales, the new keyboard is only 20 grams lighter than the current magic keyboard, athough there is a noti… --- ## [Reviving old Macs, good or bad idea](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reviving-old-macs-good-or-bad-idea/3501)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reviving-old-macs-good-or-bad-idea/3501 "2023-04-15T15:18:10Z")
Hello to all of you, my question is regarding to Mac computers, and I am wondering it is worth updating them. Mac no 1, Mac mini Late 2014 As you can see, it's not a Ferrari. Currently I run on it FMS 19.6.3.302 and… --- ## [M2 Mac Mini Options](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/m2-mac-mini-options/3359)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/m2-mac-mini-options/3359 "2023-02-14T18:17:31Z")
I'm considering a M2 mac mini for a FileMaker server. This is to replace the current workhorse which is a 2012 Core i7 Mac Mini with 16GB RAM. Our database is about 10GB so does fit in a 16GB machine, but it's growing … --- ## [Separate mac minis vs. separate VMs](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/separate-mac-minis-vs-separate-vms/2655)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/separate-mac-minis-vs-separate-vms/2655 "2022-01-04T19:27:09Z")
I've got several mac minis (Intel) - each is dedicated to a single client, and runs FileMaker server and Apache (and sometimes a few other minor services). I've been happy with this setup, but am planning a move to the… --- ## [Mac mini recycling](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mac-mini-recycling/2597)
**Author:** [@harvest](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/harvest)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mac-mini-recycling/2597 "2021-12-13T12:01:28Z")
Hello soup, just a question on older hardware. I have several Mac minis from 2011. The latest macOS to be installed is 10.13 aka High Sierra. Since most of them have a decent setup (SSD upgrade, 16GB RAM) and have hoste… --- ## [Switching Printers with Dialog “Off”](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/switching-printers-with-dialog-off/2329)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/switching-printers-with-dialog-off/2329 "2021-07-18T07:39:10Z")
PROBLEM: Cannot switch printers with dialog “off.” I’m using FMS19, FMP19, and Win 10. I have three printers installed — Receipt Printer, Laser Jet, and Label Printer. Win 10 manages them all without error. FileMaker, h… --- ## [Automated Greenhouse Climate Control](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automated-greenhouse-climate-control/2199)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automated-greenhouse-climate-control/2199 "2020-08-16T16:19:31Z")
My colleague Milan has (again) combined his work experience with his hobby and automated climate monitoring and control in his greenhouse. As a little boy he grew tomatoes and some herbs in pots on balcony (because we d… --- ## [Reality check on cloud computing](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reality-check-on-cloud-computing/2150)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reality-check-on-cloud-computing/2150 "2021-05-20T23:31:04Z")
The Conversation has an interesting article, reflecting on cloud computing and its inherent risks. Starting point is the destruction of a large datacenter by a massive fire in France earlier this year and the impact the … --- ## [Paying less for storage on M1 Macs](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/paying-less-for-storage-on-m1-macs/2070)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/paying-less-for-storage-on-m1-macs/2070 "2021-05-01T15:47:38Z")
Here is the article Losing the Apple storage tax on M1 Macs | ZDNet The author talks about Thunderbolt ports: sure these are fast, but did you searched for an external enclosure: they transfer money out of your pocket f… --- ## [April 20th 2021 Apple Event](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/april-20th-2021-apple-event/2046)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/april-20th-2021-apple-event/2046 "2021-04-26T13:08:52Z")
Hello FileMakers, did you have a look at the first event of 2021 ? If so what are your thoughts ? Here's mine on new computing hardware. Many sites forecasted that new iPad(s ?) would be presented. They were right on t… --- ## [Buying a new Mac](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/buying-a-new-mac/1464)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/buying-a-new-mac/1464 "2020-11-26T09:00:09Z")
I’ve been sending out warnings to our Mac users that they will receive notifications from the macOS that an update is available and Big Sur is poised and ready to download in System Preferences. I still find this unbelie… --- ## [At Claris Engage 2020 you could be at sessions and in the lobby at the same time](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/at-claris-engage-2020-you-could-be-at-sessions-and-in-the-lobby-at-the-same-time/1323)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/at-claris-engage-2020-you-could-be-at-sessions-and-in-the-lobby-at-the-same-time/1323 "2020-09-15T04:49:31Z")
The first Claris Engage, a successor of FileMaker DevCons, was originally planned to take place in Nashville, Tennessee. The coronavirus pandemic has changed plans for most live events this year, and so Claris Engage tu… --- ## [Automated Greenhouse Climate Control](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automated-greenhouse-climate-control/1245)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automated-greenhouse-climate-control/1245 "2020-08-16T16:19:31Z")
My colleague Milan has (again) combined his work experience with his hobby and automated climate monitoring and control in his greenhouse. As a little boy he grew tomatoes and some herbs in pots on balcony (because we d… --- ## [Garden Pond Powered by FileMaker and Raspberry Pi](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/garden-pond-powered-by-filemaker-and-raspberry-pi/873)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 11:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/garden-pond-powered-by-filemaker-and-raspberry-pi/873 "2020-04-22T11:56:50Z")
Our lead developer Milan made his dream come true and built a pond controlled by FileMaker and Raspberry Pi. The pond contains about 35 cubic meters of water (about 9246 gallons) and it’s 2 meters (6.5 feet) deep in i… --- ## [Recordings from FileMaker Konferenz 2018 - Performance Optimization, Hardware Integration](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/recordings-from-filemaker-konferenz-2018-performance-optimization-hardware-integration/842)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/recordings-from-filemaker-konferenz-2018-performance-optimization-hardware-integration/842 "2020-03-28T10:55:15Z")
Excerpts from my “FileMaker 17 Performance Lab” session are available, covering some of the topics not covered anywhere else, as well as from my presentation of upgraded demo integrating 11 hardware technologies. Take a … --- ## [Is it worth upgrading a late 2012 Mac Mini server to SSD?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-it-worth-upgrading-a-late-2012-mac-mini-server-to-ssd/387)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-it-worth-upgrading-a-late-2012-mac-mini-server-to-ssd/387 "2019-10-24T20:22:40Z")
Today I upgraded a ‘Late 2012’ Mac Mini Server from spinning disk to SSD. It is definitively worth the cost and speeds up the machine 10fold. Never got a new server that cheap :grinning:.