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My Half-Assed iMac

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Joe_Williams

I’ve been tinkering with my Mac Minty which I also refer to as my “Half-assed iMac.” It’s a 2012 Mac mini running Linux Mint, bolted to the back of a 21.5″ Asus VS228H-P monitor with a $9 VESA mount adapter … Continue reading →

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Posted in Computers, Joe's Garage | Tagged 2012 Mac Mini, all-in-one hack, budget setup, desk space saving, DIY iMac, frugal computing, half-assed iMac, Linux Mint, Linux on Mac, Mac Mini, Mac mini behind monitor, minimalist battlestation, old hardware repurposing, retro Mac, VESA mount | 2 Comments
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