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  1. Buadhai

    Insufficient Storage To Install 5.3 Update

    Although I was able to install the 5.3 update on my Apple Watch 2, my wife can't install on her Apple Watch 3 because she has insufficient storage. According to the Watch app on my iPhone my AW2 has a storage capacity of 5.2 GB with 2.3 GB free. On my watch I have zero songs, 24 photos and 17...
  2. alanmadzar

    MP All Models Mac Pro 2019 - PCIe Expansion Opportunities?

    Hi there, Could anyone provide some insight on whether the new Mac Pro 2019 is going to be compatible with third party PCIe expansion cards? I was looking to buy the low-end model which only has a 256GB SSD, and expand my storage performance via PCIe 3.0 x 16 RAID Controller cards... is this a...
    • alanmadzar
    • Thread
    • expansion mac pro pcie ssd storage
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  3. M

    Lacie 5Big NAS Pro: Booting Issue

    Hello, I do not know if this category is the right place to ask the question or maybe it should be under the linux and windows category. Actually, we do not know what is the OS for the Lacie 5Big NAS. We have a NAS LaCie NAS 5big pro, suddenly we found it OFF, when we turned it ON, the front LED...
  4. A

    Clearing up space on MacBook Pro

    Hi Guys, My MBPro is running 10.14.4 with a 250gb SSD inside. I want to however clear up some space as I have about 110gb available (which is fine but I think I can clear some down). Now I ran Disk inventory X on the drive and it looks like just under 50gb is taken by pictures. It is also...
  5. G

    Question about dropbox on ipad

    Hi I'm looking at getting an ipad. But unsure which storage size I need. I use Dropbox for everything. and it's at about 50-60 GB now (on PC). I wonder.. How does the ipad handle dropbox files? Are they kept in the cloud until needed, like on a phone? If so, then what if I make a huge video...
  6. D

    OSX 10.14.5 Utilizing 106GB on SSD

    So I am trying to figure out why "System" is using 106GB of space on my SSD. I had about 85GB taken up on my old HDD (which is now in my optical bay on 2012 MBP). I installed a new SSD and used Carbon Copy Cloner to migrate over. I am currently using the old HDD for "external" storage of...
  7. Flaster

    Convert bootcamp storage space into mac

    So I’m using Windows in my Macbook Pro and I use Mac OS just as much. Somehow, my mac is out of space while the bootcamp still have plenty of space. What I want to know is how to convert the good bootcamp space into mac’s. Is it even possible to redistribute the space without deleting the windows?
  8. L

    MacBook Pro Selection for Aerospace Engineering Uni

    Hi, I need some guides on purchasing a MacBook Pro. I am an Aerospace engineering student, will use the laptop to do (A) assignment, (B) research or maybe some (C) 3D modelling. The 3D modelling software I used before was CATIA V5, which is available on window only. I don’t mind to use computer...
    • LeonardXW
    • Thread
    • aerospace engineering cpu gpu macbook pro 2019 storage
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. L

    All iPads All Things iPadOS File System Thread

    What does everyone think? Some time back it was rumoured that we'd see enhanced functionality with the USB-C port, and many took that to mean we'll be able to use external storage. After Gurman's roundup of iOS 13 features, which made no mention of it, it seems talk of this feature (if we can...
    • loybond
    • Thread
    • drive external storage file system flash drive hard drive ios13 ipad storage
    • Replies: 226
    • Forum: iPad
  10. K

    Issue with storage space on iPhone 8 after upgrade to iOS 12.2

    So I have put it off for a while but I've just upgraded to iOS 12.2 on my iPhone 8 through iTunes on my PC. Before I did this I had about 27GB storage space left on my iPhone, but after the upgrade I have about 13GB left. It shows that the vast majority of space was taken in documents and data...
  11. kp98077

    just how much storage?

    So, I purchased a 2018 MBP TB 256, but I just realized that the storage it is already occupied with ~81.93GB of the 256GB with "system" storage + my photos of 70GB + Misc. of 20GB, that puts me at a total of 171GB of 256GB (or 67% full) already! wondering if I should have got the 500GB. I...
  12. P

    Downloaded iCloud Photos still does not include Date of photo/video taken

    Does anyone know a way to download iCloud Photos and keep the file creation date the same as the photo shooting date, and not the downloaded file date? When I download photos or videos from iCloud website, or use any third app to do the same (like anytrans), the downloaded file EXIF data will...
  13. Miles Davis

    Home Photos/Media Storage Issue; new iMac, old mini, NAS?

    My 2014 15-in MBP has a 500GB SSD that is bursting at the seams: Photos no longer downloads originals from iCloud! I just can’t imagine not having local copies of my photos, music, and videos—but, while Lightroom and Final Cut make it easy to offload originals to external storage, Apple Photos...
  14. M

    System takes up almost all storage

    Hi all, My Macbook Pro (13” Early 2015, running High Sierra 10.13.6)’s storage is currently taken up by system for almost all storage. I can’t seem to free space by deleting files as the system part only grows then. At the moment system takes up over 110gb of data. I’ve attached a picture of...
  15. C

    SanDisk external SSD password protect: Use Disk Utility or use SanDisk's SecureAccess software?

    And if I use either, can I password protect the drive without erasing data? Thanks!
    • circa7
    • Thread
    • encrypt external hard drive password password protect ssd storage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  16. iShater

    iOS System Storage Usage

    I have been having space issues on my iPad (latest gen, 32GB) and iPhone 6s. Most of the space is taken up by "System", as much as 16GB! Looks like this is a "known" issue (https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-to-save-space-using-built-in-ios-storage-features.2070216/page-2#post-27057210)...
    • iShater
    • Thread
    • ios iphone storage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 12
  17. K

    iPad Pro How? To import videos to iPad?

    Hey All, I'm in much need of assistance. I have a new iPad Pro 12.9in (2018). I have 2 SD cards, and the Apple USB-C to HDMI, USB, USB-C adapter. The iPad recognizes 1 SD Card (exFat) that usually is and was formatted in my Panasonic Lumix but only pictures. No videos taken with that camera...
    • KingLion
    • Thread
    • import ipad lumafusion storage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPad
  18. Stephen.R

    ZFS with 10.13+ ?

    Hi, TLDR: Has/does anyone tried and succeeded or failed, using ZFS (either from https://openzfsonosx.org or elsewhere) with a High Sierra/Mojave Mac? Long version: I've currently got a 5-bay drive array (from Orico) that's using Apple's Software RAID configured as level 10 (i.e. a stripe...
    • Stephen.R
    • Thread
    • raid storage zfs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  19. Bojack Horseman

    Do I need RAID 1 Array or just buy two external HDs?

    I'm a hobby photographer thats shoots RAW and just bought my very first Macintosh, a 2018 Macbook Pro 13" with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB HD. This is the first time having such a small HD and obviously I'll need to buy an external drive to store all my photos. But with all my photos only on the...
  20. C

    iCloud storage full of 'Documents' I can't locate

    I have been trying to free up storage on my parent's iCloud, they rarely use it so don't want to pay for a storage tier. 4.8 of their 5G is listed as taken up by 'Documents' I have gone through iCloud drive (no files) and each of their devices and turned off iCloud backups of all devices and...
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