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When should you upgrade from an older macOS?

Now is a good time to re-evaluate which version of macOS your Macs are running. In the next […]

March 12, 2020 Macs, Technology

Is single-user mode (SUM) dead?

Single-user mode to run fsck to check and repair your boot disk became tricky with Fusion Drives. With a T2 chip, it’s not practical in its traditional form.

September 25, 2019 Macs, Technology

Choosing your new iMac: picking the best storage compromise

Fancy a new iMac? With a hard disk or a Fusion Drive? It’s worth considering their drawbacks, and looking at a smaller SSD perhaps.

March 20, 2019 Macs, Technology

Cleaning up sensitive files: How to sanitise storage

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Can you trust Disk Utility to securely erase hard drives and SSDs? How to prepare your Mac’s internal storage before selling it, so you don’t give your bank details away with it. And much more.

December 17, 2018 Macs, Technology

Fusion Drives in APFS

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How does the volume structure differ between Fusion Drives in HFS+ and APFS formats? Does Disk Utility show an accurate picture?

October 15, 2018 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: The big upgrade

With its 2 TB Fusion Drive well over half full, upgrading my iMac from Sierra to Mojave could so easily have been a nightmare.

October 14, 2018 Macs, Technology

Mojave may make Macs molasses

Some Macs start running the Mojave upgrade like it’s molasses or treacle: starting an app takes a minute or more, and other function grind to a halt. Here’s why, and what you should do.

October 12, 2018 Macs, Technology

Busting 7 myths (lies) about Mojave

Stories about 32-bit support, APFS and Fusion Drives, widespread app problems, failed updates, Time machine, and privacy protection.

October 8, 2018 Macs, Technology

Should you upgrade to Mojave early?

Which version of macOS are you intending to be running at the end of this month? Should you upgrade to Mojave either when it is released, or soon afterwards?

September 5, 2018 Macs, Technology

Why a Fusion Drive won’t last as long as an SSD

With narrowing of the cost difference between Fusion Drives and full-size SSDs, it’s worth considering likely differences in working life.

September 4, 2018 Macs, Technology

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