As noted by Michael at Other World Computing’s blog, however, the new 2011 iMacs – the ones with Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge processors and better graphics – don’t allow you to use any other hard drive ...

Normally when you plug in an external hard drive to your Mac’s USB port you will see it appear on the desktop. You can also see it in a Finder window in the left column under Locations (or ...

As well as being faster than conventional hard drives, SSDs are lighter ... For example, to utilize a Thunderbolt 5 drive your M-series Mac need to be running macOS 14 Sonoma or macOS 15 Sequoia.

The best external hard drives for Mac can be hugely useful when you've filled up the capacity of your macOS machine's internal SSD. These plug-in external drives can give you gigabytes of ...

Our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive. Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's how to choose the best Apple-friendly ...

Sporadic reports on social media are talking about how hooking up an external hard drive to a New Mac mini is dramatically cutting Wi-Fi speeds. Here's why it's happening, and how to reduce the impact ...