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    Questions: Storage + Backup + Dock/Hub

    Folks, Questions: Storage + Backup + Dock/Hub After having searched forums, Reddit, online posts and contacting Apple Support, I come to you for an opinion on hardware and workflow. Hardware: - I recently got a Mac mini (m1) with 8/256. - 2019 MacBook Pro 8/512 passed down to spouse. - 3TB...
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    Recently Deleted keeps coming back and Photos app shows incorrect size

    I keep emptying the Recently Deleted and there are no photos in the recently deleted but it keeps telling me I have 105 to free up which isn't true. Also my photos is not taking 127 gbs. Any ideas why these are wrong?
  3. C

    iPad Pro - how to delete files to free storage

    So, I worked some files on LumaFusion, and added them on iCloud storage. Those files remain on my iPad as well, without the option like OneDrive to unload them locally. I thought when adding more files would remove some others to make space, just like Photos. This doesn't happens, and I am...
    • cmamb
    • Thread
    • 256gb files files app icloud ipados 14 ipadpro2020 storage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 14
  4. ivanwi11iams

    iCloud use on Mac

    I am new to the Mac OS, with a Mac Mini. With that, I have decided to use iCloud, too. Even more so, since I have it setup and configured on my iPhone and iPad. My question is, from a Mac OS perspective, any issue I should be aware of, or understand? I configured iCloud today on my Mac Mini...
  5. GSWForever8

    Others storage

    On my Mac, the "Others" section takes up 41.41 Gigabytes! Does anyone have some tips to remove some of these without damaging my Mac? Thanks!
  6. ivanwi11iams

    Windows 10 and Parallels

    With the latest Mac Mini running M1, has anyone here installed and is using Parallels (Windows 10)? If so, any issues? Also, does your model have 8GB memory or 16GB memory? Currently, I have a Windows desktop. But, looking to move to a Mac Mini, as primary. With that, the idea is to have a...
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    Safari History in settings>general>iphone storage can't be cleared.

    I just got a new phone, and haven't restored it from an old backup, or from anything on icloud. On my old phone The data value for history located under settings>general>iphone storge>Safari always said 131kb, regardless of the fact there was no history in the app, or if I delete all history and...
    • humpbacktwale
    • Thread
    • ios 14 iphone safari history storage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 14
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    iPad .

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    • PrettyWings
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    • ipad space storage terabyte
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: iPad
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    iMac 24" external storage advice

    Hello guys, I ordered the new 24" iMac in the 16GB unified memory + 256GB SSD version. It will take time before I get it (estimated delivery date is mid-june) so in the meantime I'm in search for an external storage solution. The external storage will be used for all kind of things (music...
  10. purdnost

    iPad Pro Anyone Else Have This Bug with Their New iPad Pro Backup Icon?

    Settings > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups My new 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro backup icon is the generic placeholder (or default, blank) with the black circles and lines. I tried deleting the backup and backing up again, but the issue persists.
    • purdnost
    • Thread
    • backup bug icon ipad pro storage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPad
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    just ordered the MBA M1 with 8GB RAM is it enough for....?

    ....to do some video and picture editing, office work, presentations, browsing and for watching videos ? or is it more like that I can run every program as good as with 16GB of RAM but can't open as many programs as on the 16GB RAM version? thank you.
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    Networked storage options that play nice with iCloud and Time Machine?

    Really seeking guidance from the experienced heads on here. Converting literally thousands of priceless film negatives into digital format that the family matriarch took over a quite extraordinary lifetime (each converted image is just under 200mb per image). Similarly, there are some amazing...
    • Riptide#62
    • Thread
    • cloud storage nas networked storage storage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Networking
  13. Saralou

    iPad Air iPad Air 4 - what storage size?

    Hi, So I decided a while back to get the iPad Air 4. The intention then was to replace my MacBook Pro from 2011 with the iPad. (I have a gaming PC as well so I wouldn't be computerless) Since then I have been able to buy the computer I had at work (MBP ~2007) so I have a “new” computer. I...
    • Saralou
    • Thread
    • storage
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: iPad
  14. C

    macintoshes in garage

    Hi everyone! I'm going through things in a relative's house but there appears to be boxes of old Macintosh computer equipment that have been stored in the garage. They have been there at least five years. I believe they were also transported across the country at one point. To the best of my...
  15. Snorfon

    iPhone Message Storage: number don't add up

    Hi all ! iPhone 11, iOS13. I need to free up space to shot a long video. Look at those screenshots. The Message app is supposed to take up 34,75gb. But when i look at the Main convos, Photos, Videos, Gifs and others numbers doesn't add up. So not only it's a real pain to select manually all...
  16. Baudlink

    Help With SAS SSD to MBP 15" 2015

    Hey all, I have taken on the challenge to connect a Seagate Nytro 2.5" SAS Enterprise SSD to my MacBook Pro 15" 2015. I know that 99% of you will tell me to sell it and forget about even trying. I specifically knew of the perils to making this successful, so please save me that advice. Based on...
    • Baudlink
    • Thread
    • enterprise sas storage storage adapter thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  17. assenzio

    Can I do a hard reset and restore from iOS 14.5 and not from iOS 14.4.1?

    Hello, I don't have enough space because of the "Others" folder, and I'm going to do a hard reset but I don't want to lose my info and chats, etc. I can do a hard reset and restore from the iOS 14.5 B2 backup? Or I only can restore from iOS 14.4.1 backup? I would not mind the backup if I...
    • assenzio
    • Thread
    • ios 14.4.1 ios 14.5 storage whatsapp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 14
  18. rodedwards

    MP 1,1-5,1 6Tb Seagate Barracuda Compute 3.5" Internal HDD 5400RPM

    Hi! I'd like to check compatability of 6Tb Seagate Barracuda Compute 3.5" Internal HDD 5400RPM drives with Mac Pro 5,1 on Mojave 10.14.6. These are standard edition NOT Pro edition. Does anyone have experience of these drives used internally via SATA connection in 2009 Mac Pro 5,1...
    • rodedwards
    • Thread
    • mac pro (2009) mojave 10.14.6 seagate storage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  19. ivanwi11iams

    USB Drive and Time Machine backups

    Based on the details below, I am curious. If I have a 512GB drive in my Mac, can I partition that drive, for Time Machine backups? Thus, if needed, use said partition to perform a restore of sorts? Details: Error: SOCD report detected: (AP watchdog expired) Link...
  20. purdnost

    Free up Text Message Storage Space Without Deleting Threads?

    iCloud Storage > Messages > Top Conversations If I’m trying to free up some space, it seems the only way to do so is to delete the thread from the Messages app or from iCloud Storage settings. I thought deleting from iCloud Storage settings would leave the thread intact and just clear out the...
    • purdnost
    • Thread
    • group icloud messages storage threads
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iOS 14
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