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  1. Ameer_1

    USB-C Thumb drive for iPhone 15 Pro

    Hello everyone, I would like to know if a USB-C thumb drive can store live photos from a Sandisk 1 TB flash drive or any specific drives that you guys recommend...
  2. RazorBackXX

    Keychain Password Help For Unlocking My USB FlashDrive

    ok fellas, I need y'all. I did a clean install of macOS Sonoma & didn't realize I had encrypted The USB. when I plug it in it ask for a password I don't remember it but I remember saving it to keychain. but its not In my iCloud Keychain. I think it was saved to the local keychain which is gone...
  3. C

    How do I deal with "._*" files when I need to give a flash drive to a Windows user?

    My client likes to receive his files on a flash drive. I have a Mac Pro (2020, Monterey). He has Windows. I remember that Mac adds those extra files that are visible on Windows (._*, .Trashes, etc.). I'd like to hand my client a "clean" set of files without having to explain the extra Mac files...
  4. HexaGeorge

    Flash drive frequently disconnecting

    I am trying to install a 13.6GB .dmg file to a 32GB flash drive, but the flash drive will occasionally disconnect and stop the file transfer. It will usually stay available for a few minutes after plugging in, but not long enough to transfer the file (it usually fails at about 200MB or earlier...
  5. G

    PCIe 2.0 x2 and PCIe 2.0 x4 for iMac

    Hi everyone, hope you are well. Can anyone recommend a PCIe 2.0 x2 and PCIe 2.0 x4 and adapter if required for imac 2014 and a 2015? Also, will I have to do any weird updates or is it pretty much plugin and boot in recovery, format/install? then in the future just normal updates via Mac OS...
  6. S

    Macbook Pro Performance with aftermarket flash drives

    I recently purchased a second hand 2014 15" MBP which has had a Western Digital Flash Hard Drive installed. I've only ever had macs with original drives. I had a problem restoring from backup (now resolved) which got me nervous: - big sur was installed - when I went to restore mode (CMD R) it...
  7. B

    Flash stick not working. Any ideas?

    Hey, My usb flash stick has stopped working. I was wondering if you guys have any ideas how to get it mounted again. It began when I tried to delete an item from it. My comp showed an error and wouldn't move the file to trash. In frustration I pulled out the usb drive. Now it won't mount. When...
  8. C

    iPad Which unpowered flash drive to use with iPadOS and lightning?

    Hi! I’m using a 10.5 inch iPad Pro. Does anyone have any luck using Apple’s USB 3 Camera adapter with a flash drive without power? I heard that adding a USB hub between the Adapter and the iPad may help prevent power warnings. Thanks!
  9. L

    All iPads All Things iPadOS File System Thread

    What does everyone think? Some time back it was rumoured that we'd see enhanced functionality with the USB-C port, and many took that to mean we'll be able to use external storage. After Gurman's roundup of iOS 13 features, which made no mention of it, it seems talk of this feature (if we can...
  10. Duckyduckbumps

    Flash drive to back up iPad docs (not just photos)

    I was disappointed to find that the SanDisk iXpand can only copy photos and videos from the iPad. I’m hoping that this isn’t a limitation imposed by Apple. I’m a creative pro and need to back up large Procreate and Affinity Photo docs. Yes, I can back up to the cloud, but upload is slow over...
  11. Q

    Install Mac OS X Lion on iMac 2017

    Hello,, I just bought a new iMac 20,5" 2017 model. I portioned my disk so I could install Mac OS X Lion on the other one. I made a bootable flash disk (Using disk utility, carbon copy cloner,...) using different tutorial so I guess the flash disk is fine. When I try to boot up from the flash...
  12. M

    Macbook Pro no longer recognizes flash drives

    I own a 2016 Macbook Pro, purchased new about 5 months ago. It has suddenly stopped recognizing flash drives and external hard drives which are plugged into the USB-C ports. I have tested it with 5 different flash drives and 1 external drive, all of which worked fine the last time I used them...
  13. J

    Has anyone used this memory backup stick?

    https://glgear.com/collections/frontpage/products/iphone-backup-memory-stick
  14. kringlelikechris

    Should I wait for the release or buy now..

    Hey guys. Should I wait for the release of the new iMacs or just buy now? I am currently using a Mid 2011 iMac [2.7 GHz Core i5, 12 GB Ram, 1TB HDD] I BADLY need an upgrade! I'm a designer, videographer, and photographer. So the programs I mainly use are Final Cut Pro X, Lightroom, Illustrator...
  15. N

    Late 2015 iMac 27 storage upgrade options

    Hi, I have a late 2015 iMac 27 with 1TB HDD. It is too slow for applications to open and regular Finder operations. I am planning to upgrade the storage to improve the speed. Here are my options. 1) Apple 256 GB Flash drive (PCIe SSD?) for $500 (labor included) - Result 1 = 1 TB fusion...
  16. RootBeerMan

    Kingston 2 TB Flash Drive Announced

    Now this is a winner! A 2 TB flash drive with USB 3.0 and extreme weather capabilities. I could see this replacing more than a few external HD's, if the price is right. I'd certainly give it a try. I've used Kingston RAM over the years and never had any issues, hopefully this product will be...
  17. Stormz

    Micro Flash Drives - 256 GB?

    Anyone know of any 256 GB micro flash drives? The kind that are literally the size of a thumbnail or thereabouts. (Here's a 128 GB one) If 256 GB versions are not out yet, do you think we are ikely to see them anytime soon, or have we reached some kind of physical limit? The only 256 GB ones...
  18. Koodauw

    USB 3.0 Flash drive vs USB 3.0 SSD.

    Can someone help me out. I am looking for a fast way to transfer some pictures and other large files from computer to computer. Would be somewhere in the range of 20Gb-60Gb. Would a USB 3.0 flash drive be any different than a usb 3.0 SSD? A flash drive can be had for much cheaper, so would...
  19. DKennedy2

    My USB drive shows up in Disk Utility but isn't mounting

    [EDIT: I'm no longer having this problem. I erased the USB drive in Disk Utility, which caused it to mount. However, now it's not showing up on the Windows laptop I'm using, which seems like a problem outside the scope of this forum. I may just transfer my files another way. Thanks to those who...
  20. c0ppo

    Mac mini 2014, remove flash storage?

    Greetings, I have a mac mini 2014 with 1TB Fusion Drive. I want to remove those two hard disks completely and insert 1TB SSD in there that I already own. I know I don't have to remove the flash drive, but I'm giving it to my friend since I really don't need it at all. Is it possible to remove...