Apple has reportedly stopped production of the 512 gigabyte and 1 terabyte flash media configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac, which may signify an update is coming sooner rather than later.
Crucial is releasing an updated version of its compact external SSD with a 4TB capacity while still coming in below $500.
This week on the 糖心Vlog Podcast we discuss alleged renders of the 2021 iMac redesign and smaller Mac Pro, plus a supposed image of "AirPods 3," questions over the SSD longevity on M1 Macs, and more!
Complaints about the potential lifespan of Apple Silicon Mac storage are causing concern that the current crop of M1 Macs could stop working within a few years 鈥� and have been stoked by unanswered questions, unreliable data, and a silent Apple.
At CES 2021, Western Digital took the opportunity to upgrade several of its drives with new 4TB capacities including its new SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD and WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD.
OWC on Thursday introduced a new lineup of accessories compatible with Apple Mac devices, including a Thunderbolt 4 portable SSD and refreshed dock, a 3.5-inch drive carrier, and a USB-C travel dock.
The new SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD now features speedy NVMe media inside of its rubberized exterior that is well suited for on-the-go creatives with its compact size and carabiner anchor.
SanDisk, Western Digital's photographer-oriented brand of storage media, has announced new versions of both its Extreme and Extreme Pro Portable SSDs that feature USB-C and up to twice the performance of the prior generation.
Western Digital's 2TB ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD allows users to ditch complicated or easily compromised passwords without compromising security.
If eight terabytes of internal storage isn't enough, Mac upgrade vendor TransIntl has an option to add up to 10 internal SATA SSDs to your Mac Pro.
Western Digital's palm-sized My Passport SSD offers fast transfer speeds with USB-C connectivity, in a portable package.
Mac upgrade specialist OWC has introduced a 4TB version of the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD, a high-performance drive for Mac and PC that claims to offer consistent reading and writing speeds over its entire range.
For what you get, extra iCloud space is well worth paying for, but it's still not of great use when you're sharing work cross-platform 鈥� and you can feel locked into it as soon as you have more data in iCloud that space on your own drive.
Samsung's T-lineup portable media has been increasingly popular over the years. Most recently, the T5 has been the go-to choice for those who need reliable, compact, fast portable storage. The T7 Touch builds on that, improving in nearly every way possible.
There are files taking up space on your Mac that, since updating to macOS Catalina, you simply can't use. Here's why you've got them and when they should be deleted.
You are running out of storage space and you can't even see why, but right there in macOS Catalina are the tools to show you what's taking up all that room 鈥� and help you do something about it.
Following its initial launch without the option, Apple has updated the ordering page for the modular Mac Pro with a new storage capacity, with customers now able to configure a version with up to 8 terabytes of built-in storage.
Accessory maker CalDigit is out with their latest 鈥� and smallest 鈥� storage option yet. The Tuff Nano is a rugged, portable SSD that fits a variety of applications.
LaCie has just released three new rugged SSDs to take advantage of new faster drives and Thunderbolt 3 鈥� the Rugged SSD Pro, Rugged SSD, and Rugged Boss SSD 鈥� with professionals in mind.
You need a backup plan, and it's prudent to implement one before a major update like macOS Catalina. Here's how and when to choose between Apple's Time Machine and third-party options including online backup services.
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