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Booting an M1 Mac from an external disk: it is possible

If you’ve been unable to create a bootable external disk to use with your M1 Mac, this explains what you need and its limitations and quirks.

December 22, 2020 Macs, Technology

Have any of your Mac’s USB-C ports stopped working in 10.15.4?

A few users are reporting that, following upgrading their Mac to Catalina 10.15.4, one or more of its […]

March 27, 2020 Macs, Technology

Preventing external displays from sleep can be crucial

Connecting external storage to the USB-C ports on an external display is a great idea until the display goes to sleep.

January 25, 2020 Macs, Technology

Are you experiencing panics or problems with USB-C external displays?

Suggestions which may stop your Mac from panicking or having other problems when a second or external display is connected to a USB-C/Thunderbolt port. And an intro to caffeinate.

November 2, 2019 Macs, Technology

When you’ve got more USB-C devices than ports

Even with 4 ports on my Mac, I’m running out. What about putting a couple of my 1 TB SSDs into a single enclosure? Here’s a cost-effective answer.

August 23, 2019 Macs, Technology

Don’t believe the box: Thunderbolt 3 to 2/1 isn’t so simple

Want to connect an external Thunderbolt 3 drive to your Thunderbolt 1 or 2 port? Apple’s adaptor isn’t necessarily the solution.

November 18, 2018 Macs, Technology

How much is that external SSD cable?

Should you buy a cheap cable to connect your external SSD to a Thunderbolt port, or pay over $/€/£50 for high performance? Here are some test results.

June 21, 2018 Macs, Technology

Can’t install the Mojave beta on an external drive? Try this

Many developers are reporting that they have been unsuccessful in getting the initial beta-release of macOS 10.14 Mojave […]

June 12, 2018 Macs, Technology

USB 3 devices can cause problems with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Radio-frequency interference from USB 3 peripherals can cause problems with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

June 16, 2017 Macs, Technology

Samsung’s exploding phones are a timely reminder over USB-C

Although not now believed to be the cause, Samsung’s phone recall is a timely reminder about potential problems with USB-C ports and power.

September 3, 2016 General, Macs, Technology
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