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Instead of storing all my media solely on iCloud, I regularly move my iPhone photos and videos to the Photos app on my Mac. If I have optimized storage activated, which replaces full-resolution media with smaller versions, I wonder if the transfer retrieves the originals from iCloud or the...

The Photos app has an optimize storage setting that replaces full-resolution photos and videos with smaller, device-sized versions if your device is low on space. I also store photos and videos in the Files app. I’m curious how the Files app utilizes device storage. Does it automatically...

I have a problem using a projector with my Macbook. When I switch from "Use as a separate display" to "Mirror built-in retina display" the resolution of the mac always defaults to a zoomed in resolution that makes it hard to see. I always have to go into settings, display, and choose "optimize...

I have approximately 1TB of photos, videos and files. I want to subscribe to the 2TB iCloud storage plan and optimize the MacBook Air and iPhone. What is the minimum storage I need to get when purchasing a MacBook Air and iPhone? I would like to get a MacBook Air with Retina Display 128GB and an...

With so many people not using DVD Media Bays as much on their Mac Pros and looking to expand HDD/SSD storage etc., I was curious if there was a solution that exists out there to expand PCIe bays into the media bay? I realize there are external chassis solutions available, but they all seem to...

Hi I'm fairly new too this but I have a 15-inch early 2011 Macbook Pro. It has a 2GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB 1333 MHz DDR3, Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB, and a 500GB Macintosh HD. I'm trying to upgrade it with an SSD. The SSD I've ordered is Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD. I...

I need to upgrade my iMac (currently a 27-inch, 2011 model). My primary goal is to create and edit large files in After Effects (RAM preview is especially important). I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this and would appreciate your experience/knowledge. My husband would like to...