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  1. 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...
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. C

    2x 2.5" HD in RAID0 or 1x 3.5" HD in iMac

    Hello. I intend on upgrading my 27" late 2012 iMac with a blade SSD AND replacing the existing 1TB 3.5" HD. Originally I was thinking of replacing the 3.5" HDD with something like the 4TB Seagate Barracuda Pro (7200 RPM, 256MB Cache) which boasts sustained data speeds of up to 250MB/s...
    • Claytron
    • Thread
    • diy imac raid ssd storage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  9. K

    How to download full resolution photos from icloud drive?

    Hello guys, I recently got the 200 GB icloud storage plan in order to make backups in the cloud and upload all of my photos there. All of my photos are already uploaded to the cloud its about 20 GB. I checked how much storage I used on my phone for photos its 20 GB as well. So I assume that all...
  10. Jasmine.C

    Macbook Disk Space

    Hi, I currently own a 2017 Macbook Pro (15-inch), macOS Mojave (10.14.2). When checking the storage space under about my mac, it is showing me that I have 208.55GB of Free Space, but when going to disk utility it is showing me that I only have 20.81GB of Free Space. Which one is showing the...
  11. K

    Mac Optimization

    I have approximately 1TB of photos, videos and files. I want to subscribe to the 2TB iCloud storage plan and optimize the MacBook Air and iPhone. What is the minimum storage I need to get when purchasing a MacBook Air and iPhone? I would like to get a MacBook Air with Retina Display 128GB and an...
    • KzsQ30tJ
    • Thread
    • files iphone macbook air optimize photos storage videos
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  12. djangofan

    Thunderbolt2 external drive keeps powering on and off

    I have a LaCie 2big Thunderbolt™ 2 connected to my 2013 Mac Pro and I had to disconnect it because, while my computer was sleeping, the drive keeps turning on and off all night long, all day long, every 1 minute or so. How do I deal with such a thing with an external thunderbolt 2...
  13. R

    Can I use this SSD to upgrade my MacBook's storage?

    I have a MacBook Pro 13' 2015 and was wondering if I can use this SSD to upgrade my Macbook's storage. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2WBKXF/ref=twister_B07JBDFWJT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 If not what kind of SSD's can I use that doesn't break the bank(Under 200 pounds/dollars).
    • runirogvason
    • Thread
    • macbook macbook 13 macbook 13 2015 macbook pro ssd storage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. M

    Maxed Out Storage Due to 'Other'. Need Help!

    Hello, So my 64GB iPhone 8 Plus keeps offloading apps, even sometimes apps that I used yesterday. I checked my storage and found out that I am maxed out. I am offloading unused apps, and offloading my pics to iCloud. I purchased 2TB iCloud to assure that I never run out of storage. Please...
  15. Craigus_uk

    Upgraded to Mojave 10.14.1 — where has all my storage gone?!

    Hey. I've just upgraded to the latest Mojave 10.14.1 release and was a bit surprised to find that my SSD is only showing that it is 250.69GB (strange number) in size as apposed to the 512GB it actually is, and was, before i updated to macOS 10.14.1. My system specs: 15inch, 2017 2.8GHz i7 16GB...
  16. R

    Two disk or partition?

    Hi guys, I've a question about a macbook air 13 (early 2015) with OS High Sierra installed. I do understand if it has a 256 SSD with two partitions or two separate SSDs one for mac and one for windows. I though the first because the sizes of the "two disks" are ~100GB and ~150GB, but it looks...
  17. L

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Issues with Airdrop, Icloud, Mail, Storage!

    Can someone please explain the following to me! I have a 2+ year Iphone 6S only 16GB (which I realise now is completely redundant unless you only want to use your phone to make phone calls). My issues: Airdrop - only works sometimes when trying to transfer photos from iphone to MacBook - no...
    • LukaLee
    • Thread
    • icloud iphone6s storage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  18. fb3993

    iOS Wrong storage displayed

    I have noticed that Available storage displayed in Settings is wrong and much larger than actual available storage. Several system info apps and Adobe Lightroom show that I only have ~6GB of available storage against the ~40gb shown by System setting. Trying to add content (music, app...
    • fb3993
    • Thread
    • install ios ipad iphone reset settings storage system wrong
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 12
  19. B

    88GB Jump in Available Storage

    Good evening all - Installed Mojave on a MacBook Pro, Late 2013 model. Before the install I had about 12GB of free space. After the install I have 100GB of free space. All my photos look to be here (I use to store on the MacBook but switched to iCloud about a month ago), and music is stored...
  20. H

    Gaming on thunderbolt ssd, hdd, etc

    Hi! I have a 2016 MacBook Pro with touch bar but with limited storage options I'm looking to buy an external form of storage (or an internal one I can buy an enclosure for) for gaming. Only problem is, I'm not very knowledgeable about ANYTHING to do with hard drives or ssd's or anything like...
    • helplol
    • Thread
    • advice budget cheap gaming hdd mac ssd storage thunderbolt touch bar
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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