What are dataless files, and how do they work with iCloud and third-party cloud service providers? How can you tell whether a file is dataless?
iCloud Drive
The small stub files used as placeholders for files evicted to iCloud Drive have vanished. Could that be why some Macs had to download the whole contents of their iCloud Drive?
How to run apps on the host, access iCloud Drive, and get faster file write performance in a macOS VM. And why Spotlight is limited, and the Force Quit dialog a bit odd.
Sonoma’s changes to iCloud can result in very large and protracted syncs, that can block Time Machine backups from completing. Here’s what you can try, and what you shouldn’t do.
At one time, trying to manage iCloud Drive storage was like getting into a lift with only an Up button. What happens then when Apple fixes that bug? Anguish and anger.
If you have files in iCloud Drive that have been evicted from your local storage, and have Optimise Mac Storage turned off, Sonoma may bring a big surprise.
Do you want a Password Manager that can use a local, standalone vault, or share one using iCloud, Dropbox, or another cloud service of your choice?
It can take many hours for files to be downloaded from iCloud. Apps must be able to cope with that, but how well does macOS?
From Cyberdog in 1996, through iTools in 2000, .Mac in 2002, the dreaded MobileMe in 2008, to iCloud in 2012 – a long and sometimes painful journey.
Why can’t other Macs and devices see custom folder and file icons in iCloud Drive? Why do some suddenly vanish?
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