How to get back 'Other' storage on the iPhone or iPad

Apple has recently made changes to how iOS handles the mysterious "other" storage on iPhone and iPad, but it's still not obvious how you can get back some of that space for yourself. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

GigaDrive Pro NVMe drive review: speedy transfer speeds, won't run hot

The GigaDrive Pro is billed as the "world's fastest" external SSD. While it just barely falls short of that lofty claim, it is close, and it is a drive that can easily help increase storage capacity for Mac video editors.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 16

LaCie BOSS SSD review: a photographer's best friend

LaCie, the creative pro arm of Seagate, has once again excelled in creating a near-essential tool for on-the-go creatives in the Boss SSD, which offers fast storage, mobile connectivity, and even a battery backup — at a cost.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 8

Questions raised about M1 Mac SSD longevity, based on incomplete data

Complaints about the potential lifespan of Apple Silicon Mac storage are causing concern that the current crop of M1 Macs could stop working within a few years — and have been stoked by unanswered questions, unreliable data, and a silent Apple.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 31

WD My Passport SSD review: brings zippy NVMe to the table

The WD My Passport SSD is an inexpensive and reasonable way to upgrade storage on your MacBook Pro, packed into a stylish and compact casing you can carry around anywhere.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

TerraMaster D5-300C RAID Enclosure review: an inexpensive way to get bulk, local data storage

The TerraMaster D5-300C is external storage that can offer relatively speedy conenction to up to 80 terabytes across five drives, all connected to your Mac via USB Type-C.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 7

Review: SanDisk Extreme V2 is the SSD we pack in our bags

The new SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD now features speedy NVMe media inside of its rubberized exterior that is well suited for on-the-go creatives with its compact size and carabiner anchor.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 16

How to connect external storage to your iPad in iOS 14

Thanks to iPadOS there are more ways than ever to connect to external media drives and networks from your iPad and iPad Pro. Here's how to get it done.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

SanDisk debuts new USB-C Extreme & Extreme Pro SSDs with twice the performance

SanDisk, Western Digital's photographer-oriented brand of storage media, has announced new versions of both its Extreme and Extreme Pro Portable SSDs that feature USB-C and up to twice the performance of the prior generation.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 12

Synology announces the DS1621xs+, a high-end network attached storage device

Expand your network storage to up to 96 terabytes with ultra-fast read and write speeds with Synology's new DS1621xs+ network-attached storage device.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 13

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual provides up to 32TB & USB connectivity in a compact package

OWC has launched the USB-C Mercury Elite Pro Dual, which offers up to 32TB of internal storage in a compact enclosure and three USB 3.2 ports for additional devices and connections.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 4

Refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro may have 4TB storage option, 32GB memory

Apple's rumored refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro could have more than just a larger display, with the suggestion that Apple may be increasing the storage capacity for the model from 2 terabytes to a 4-terabyte option, as well as more memory.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 39

How to save money and work around Apple's aggravating iCloud limitations

For what you get, extra iCloud space is well worth paying for, but it's still not of great use when you're sharing work cross-platform — and you can feel locked into it as soon as you have more data in iCloud that space on your own drive.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 17

Review: Samsung T7 Touch SSD builds upon the T5 in every way

Samsung's T-lineup portable media has been increasingly popular over the years. Most recently, the T5 has been the go-to choice for those who need reliable, compact, fast portable storage. The T7 Touch builds on that, improving in nearly every way possible.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 6

What macOS Catalina's 'Relocated Items' are, and how to delete them

There are files taking up space on your Mac that, since updating to macOS Catalina, you simply can't use. Here's why you've got them and when they should be deleted.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 14

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