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Initial tests show 2019 MacBook Air features slower SSD than its 2018 counterpart

This might not be the best news if you just snagged a 2019 model MacBook Air. Per the mighty Consomac, the 2019 MacBook Air released last week features a slower SSD than its 2018 counterpart. After running the trusty Blackmagic Disk Speed test, it turns out that the read speeds of the 2019 MacBook Air’s […]

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Apple releases macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Boot Camp Update, addresses issues pertaining to Mac Mini, iMac units with Fusion Drives

If you have an iMac or a Mac mini with a Fusion Drive, this is going to come in handy. Apple recently released its macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Boot Camp Update, a small, supplemental update designed for iMac and Mac mini users with Fusion Drive installs. The update, which operates as a fix to Boot Camp, […]

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Leaked photo shows proprietary SSD connectors on upcoming 2019 Mac Pro

Well, this is why the adapter market exists in the first place. A quick glance into the upcoming, modular 2019 Mac Pro, which Apple stated could be upgraded with new components, features custom SSD connectors that will have to be purchased from Apple. The leaked shot reveals that the SSD connectors aren’t industry standard, and […]

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Western Digital announces My Passport SSD, drive will feature USB-C functionality for Macs

This could be interesting. Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital on Thursday announced its My Passport SSD, its first portable SSD with a built-in USB-C port. While the USB-C connection does require a bundled USB Type-A adapter, when connected to either USB-C or USB 3.x, it can hit speeds of up to 515 megabytes per second. […]

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Vulnerabilities noted for several models of Seagate external drives, patch offered

If you’re using a Seagate external hard drive, you may want to be aware of both the security risks present on the drive as well as the patch that was just released to fix the vulnerability. A series of vulnerabilities primarily affect owners of Seagate Wireless Plus Mobile Storage, Seagate Wireless Mobile Storage, and LaCie […]