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  1. KB24Slam

    Anyone else considering switching to Samsung s10 or Note 10?

    I've only owned an iPhone since the iPhone 4 and have never considered switching to android until recently. Many friends and family have gotten the galaxy s10+ and they won't stop raving about it. Sure, there are ecosystem things that I'll miss (apple watch integration, iMessage on laptop), but...
  2. ayaka19

    iMac Late 2013 freezes randomly

    I have recently purchased a second hand iMac 2013, and since the internal HDD is pretty slow, I decided to buy a Samsung T5 SSD and boot it from there via USB 3.0 port. A couple days after I did this, the computer sometimes freezes randomly. Weirdly, the mouse cursor still moves, but no UI...
  3. kkh786

    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

    The have just announced this.. blurb from the media: There are two watch-face sizes to choose from: 40mm and 44mm. The 44mm model weighs in at 30g, and has a 1.4in Super AMOLED always-on display with a resolution of 360 x 360. Inside you’ll find a 340mAh battery, and a dual-core Exynos 9110...
  4. kkh786

    Phones Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra

    As we are fast approaching the announcement of the latest Samsung flagship (Note 10).. I guess it is about time we start to discuss the next one.. the Samsung Galaxy S11 (along with all its variants)! There are already very interesting rumours out there such as the notch-less full screen...
  5. M

    Samsung Portable SSD T7 Plus - Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch - Samsung Portable SSD T7 - Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield

    Samsung Portable SSD T7 Plus. Patent application on 12th June 2019; announcement expected by 6th September 2019 (IFA tech show in Berlin, Germany) for 2019 availability well in advance of Christmas: Samsung To Unveil New Portable T7 Plus SSD...
  6. L

    Samsung SSD T5 issues imac 2015 21.5"

    I am using a Samsung SSD T5 as a boot drive. the startup speeds are great and general running isn't an issue. however I'm getting complete freezes especially when running applications like photoshop/premiere, leaving me with no alternative but to force the machine to power down manually. the...
  7. PeterTheGreat17

    Samsung T5 or DIY external SSD for 2019 iMac?

    I just ordered the 2019 iMac with i9 vega 48 and 512G SSD. Since I'm editing videos on the machine, I'm looking for a external SSD solution. Option1: Samsung T5 1TB for around $190. Speed capped at 500MB/s. (or sandisk/WD counterparts) Option2: Samsung PM981 1TB and a nvme SSD case with USB3.1...
  8. samumhango

    Can I use Samsung X5 SSD as external bootable drive, iMac 2019?

    Hi All I have just bought a new 2019 iMac. I have an internal fusion drive. I bought a Samsung X5 SSD external drive. I wanted to install a copy of mojave on this and use this as a second bootable drive and place my graphics programs like After Effects and Premiere on it. I couldn't get it to...
  9. bendikha

    iPhone iOS Apps and services for Android

    With Apple transitioning from a hardware company to a software company, releasing more and more of their softwere for other plattforms. Apple Music for Android, iTunes and Apple TV for Samsung and other smart TV’s. What is the chance we will see more apps in the future launch for Windows and...
  10. S

    iMac 2017 not visible internal SSD

    Hi all. My history is this. Im buy Samsung 970 EVo Plus. And NVME connector. Installed this all, iMac 18,2 2017. So Disk Utility not visisble internal SSD. Then I thought the connector was broken. And checked it mac air mid 2013 a1466. It worked. I was told that Samsung 970 Evo plus has...
  11. kkh786

    Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

    Ladies and gentlemen, So I have finally got off the fence and pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (it doesn't come out in the UK until 21st March). The reviews from the US folks have given me enough to risk a dabble. I do have some concerns about getting used to the large bezel and...
  12. M

    External Samsung Monitor marked as TV?

    Hi, I searched for a while now but no method is really working to get my external Monitor (SAMSUNG C27F390 curved) working correctly. I connected it with the Apple Thunderbolt to HDMI/USB/Thunderbolt Adapter but the text is some kind of blurry and not as readable as on my Macbook itself. After...
  13. J

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

    Anybody interested in this tablet at $399? Looks like I’ll be buying one!
  14. M

    Apple tv 4k with Onkyo receiver and samsung TV

    Hi For the past one week I have been digging into the setup of my Apple tv but not able to get the answer to this question. My receiver is onkyo SR333 (does support 4K UHD and Dolby true vision, not Dolby atmos) and television is Samsung JU6600 (supports 4k UHD on HDMI 1 only and not all other...
  15. U

    Macbook 2014 new SSD and Bootcamp woes :(

    Hello all! First, I would like to thank anyone who can assist! I have looked through many, many posts trying to find a fix and would be very grateful if someone has a solution. Second - while I do have some knowledge of Macs and PCs and computing in general - I am not super savvy and may need...
  16. D

    DIY Thunderbolt 3 SSD

    I made a video showing how to build your own fast external NVMe SSD: I am using this setup with a Macbook Pro and will continue to use it as a boot drive with the new Mac Mini. I am thinking that it is the best way to get a fast and large SSD without becoming poor at the same time. Sonnet...
  17. kkh786

    Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm/42mm)

    Over the Black Friday weekend I got myself a companion for my Galaxy Note 9.. a Galaxy Watch 42mm in matching Midnight Black colour! :cool: A quick search in Alternative Section did not show up any dedicated Galaxy Watch threads for discussion etc. Thus, I am starting this thread for all...
  18. Exxhara

    What are your thoughts on the latest leak of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10!

    @Everythingapplepro guy just posted a sick render of the Samsung Galaxy S10 based on latest leaks! What are your thoughts on the upcoming changes? My boyfriend and I were having a heated discussion about the future of Apple based on the latest leaks from Samsung. I have all Apple products and...
  19. jefferis

    iPhone XR Reception on Verizon vs. Samsung?

    Hi folks, I have a Samsung Galaxy 7 which has a poor camera and creates a lot of difficulties with keeping my contacts and calendars coordinated. I am planning on upgrading to an iPhone XR, but have only 1 major question: I'm in a rural area and get very good signal on my Samsung. Have...
  20. gorthmog

    New Mac mini with Samsung UHD vs 4K

    Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a new Mac mini and pairing it via HDMI with a Samsung 43" UHD (2018) TV for our family room TV. I haven't bought anything yet. Because the Mac mini native resolution is 4096x2160 while the Samsung UHD is 3840x2160, I'm worried that the Mac will have to downscale...