Ethernet cable. Sometimes wi-fi is weak in my house, so I have ethernet cable connected to the router and a converter on my Mac. It worked perfectly during online courses.
Another HDD for a clone backup. Also bootable. A bootable clone has come in very handy a couple of times when my internal HDD malfunctioned (since replaced by an SSD).
I love using my Airpod Pros with my macbook (which I attach to an external monitor and keyboard with a hub for best ergonomics and screen real estate). If I am doing a video call or zoom meeting with my husband, we each wear one, and both hear well and are heard well.
Mr. Gary, I have a couple of questions. I am thinking about getting one of the new Mac's either sometime next month, or in the next year. Does the Mac need virus software, and if one is not supposed to ever tun off the Mac, how do you keep dust from getting inside of the unit? Thank you.
Sorry, nothing to recommend. Just search for something you like on Amazon. Tons of them, mostly the same thing from different tiny companies. They are cheap so they are easy to try and discard if you hate it.
My NAS makes external drives unnecessary. I can make both Time Machine backups and archive files, photos, music, whatever. Expensive but worth it. Did I mention that I can have multiple users on the NAS? Yep,you can have many other users files to keep irrigate or share. I cannot be without the NAS.
Ive got MBPro 2012 and 2021, i also have LaCie drive, should i be formatting that as APFS? or As exFat? i always thought Apple only was an extra layer of protection, i dont use any windows device strictly MAC (APFS), however family could access photos or documents with both (ExFat). Also when transferring to Another Lap Top do you use Migration assistant or just hook them up with appropriate Cord and / or Adapter?
If you don't use Windows, there's no reason to use ExFAT and you should not do that. Use APFS. When transitioning to a new Mac, Migration Assistant is a good tool. You can use MA with a cable, yes.
my imac came with an apple magic keyboard, its the one thing I can not live without especially on my mac where using the keyboard I hook up to my laptop is too tedius, its very important for me especially as I am visually impaired and rely on voiceover to use my computer independantly
Only a few older models of iMac support that. But those are old standard definition screens, big, bulky, hot and power-hungry. Better to just get a new UHD screen instead.
I went paperless about 3 years ago. I use the iPhone 11 Pro for photos, the iPad for my notes and sketches, and the MacBook with Parallels to run the Windows based estimating system we use. I carry a external hard drive, a USB stick, and a hub for the MacBook and iPad.
Allan, @macmostvideo I know this is a broad question (and sorry, a bit lengthy) but any suggestions for a portable USB 3 portable HDD? I'm considering replacing my 10 year+ 2TB WD "My Book Live" NAS (before it croaks). I'm satisfied with WD’s respectable drive performance, email notifications, operational documentation but I’m truly disappointed with the WD's "My Cloud" mobile software. It is supposed to provide remote access to every other stored file format including videos but it NEVER worked! I had the prior app (the name slips me) before it was rebranded as “My Cloud”. The "My Photos" mobile app only allows uploading and viewing of photos. That works okay. Their online support forum was a labyrinth to nowhere. I'm sorry for the rant.
Thank you for this, Gary! Question - When I go to Settings > Energy Saver, I don't have a UPS tab/option. Would that only appear after I purchase a UPS? Or is there something else I'm doing wrong? Thank you again.
When you say "MacBook" are you talking about MacBook Air as well? I have a MacBook Air and just guess at what kind of USB port I have. I use the lightning port for my monitor.
I don't know what the point of a screen protector on a Mac would be. You don't see desktop or laptop screen protectors much. As for keyboard covers, they usually aren't needed, but I suppose if you work in an environment where it is easy to get the keyboard dirty (factory, mechanic, restaurant, etc) then it could be useful. But never close a MacBook with a keyboard cover on as it will press on both the screen and keys and could damage them.
@@macmost I thought using USB C hubs are more good. 😊 Also, Could you tell me, i use mac mini, do i need to use HDMI port for my main display? Is there any specific standard for that. Thanks for your help. 😊
@@dushan6588 Don't use an HDMI adapter unless that is all your display has. Use its native DisplayPort port instead. See ruclips.net/video/LZwP_j0Y4x4/видео.html
@@macmost No No you misunderstood. Sorry. I know it from you. You told me use display ports. That really great. I use it. I mean, in mac there are two USB c ports and one HDMI port. Is there different using HDMI port or USB c port for main display.
@@dushan6588 Sorry,. I'm not sure what to say differently. Use DisplayPort not HDMI. See that video for more details. ruclips.net/video/LZwP_j0Y4x4/видео.html
Hi Gary, I left you a comment the other day on your video about QR codes. In it, I mentioned that I thought that my compliment of shortcuts was incomplete because I couldn't find either of the QR shortcuts using the search function. In a search, I am used to seeing some results appear when I start to enter the search argument. For example, to find the two qr code shortcuts, I entered "qr". When I did, nothing was displayed in the results portion of the window. I had to spell out the entire name of the shortcut in order to find it. To me, a programmer for 50 years, this is poor design. What do you think? I like your videos and I'm a fellow Coloradan.
I'm curious as to why you left this comment here on a 4-year-old video about something completely unrelated. Why not leave it on the video you are referring to? Anyway, yes it is weird that "QR" doesn't bring it up. Probably too few characters.
I have lots of of USB drives, which I use for backups, but several of them are too small now. I have been tempted to buy a NAS, but so far I have resisted. They have lots of interesting capabilities, but I don’t like the idea of paying a lot of money to buy and run another computer that I’m not using most of the time.
Look at Anker and Satechi for high-quality adapters and cables. Yes, these cost more, but they are worth it. I’ve used Anker for some four years, and they’ve never failed me. I trust them with my top-of-the-line iPhone 13 Max, iPad Pro 11” & 12.9”… (Yeah, my Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, truth be known 😇)
Hello new sub here, just in the middle of a binge session of your videos as some really remote MAC functions are seeing the light! Problem with TimeMachine, it seems stuck on its initial window and doesn’t move ahead. Tried restarting etc, the HD is 4T and new
An accessory that I like, is a USB light for late at night which dims. I would also like a CD,DVD drive. For some reason, the medical community only provides a CD of your scans/xrays.
@@macmost I have an unfortunate history of strange events with my Mac that Tech Support don't understand or can't explain. Sort of like a technical Lemony Snicket. I downloaded some malware once after I went to a Mac class, and that was the begin of extreme caution in everything Mac that I ever do.
Depends on your needs. An external drive would be local storage and iCloud Drive is cloud-based storage that is available everywhere but with a subscription. Different people need different things.
Hi Gary, thank you for all you do. Can you clarify for me if the external hard drives are SSD that you are recommending? Heard from a friend that those are the way to go. Are there any specific SSD external hard drives that you suggest?
Do you mean #8, hard drives for backups? No. It is a waste to use SSDs for backups. You don't need the speed, but you do need size. Go with HDDs for backups.
@@macmost understood. Is it safe to assume that I don’t want to use a back up drive as an every day drive for storage of pictures, videos, and misc stuff?
@@austinjohns9168 A backup drive should just be for backups. If you want to store other things outside of your internal drive, then put them on another drive, not your backup (and make sure you include that drive in your backup too).
I have an Intel 256GB SSD that came with my laptop. A 512GB Crucial SSD that I briefly used in my laptop. And a 1TB WD SSD which is now in my laptop. All are comparable but the WD is probably my first choice.
I have about 70k photos in the photos app on my iMac. Is it possible to store that photo library on an external drive so that I could 1. Free up space on my iMac and 2. Be able to access it from my MacBook laptop over the WiFi in home network?
Yes. But you may be better off just using iCloud Photos. That way you can access them on your MacBook when not at home, and also on your iPhone, etc. Plus it is easy to set up and use.
Why? You can just boot into Recovery Mode. Probably never need it either way, and keeping a USB drive up-to-date just for an emergency is going to take some effort.
Although i do keep a USB drive for my windows computers (since the built in recovery in windows isn’t entirely reliable, one time it said that a file it needed was missing, i have no idea how that happened, but i ended up having to use a USB in that case), to the best of my knowledge Macs have a built in network recovery feature, which allows you to reinstall Mac OS from the internet
Hi Gary. Really enjoy your tips and teaching. Thanks. Just curious: you mentioned using an external hard drive as an "archive drive." You've chosen to use the hard drive rather than the cloud? Just wondering if and how you use the cloud. Thanks again. You've been really helpful.
The idea is to get something OFF of iCloud. You have limited space there, and on your internal drive which is syncing to iCloud Drive. No use taking up GBs of space with old projects you won't be coming back to. So you get an external drive, save a copy there just in case you'll need it, and delete it from iCloud Drive (and your Mac). If I didn't do this, I'd need to have something like 10TB of data in iCloud Drive after all of these years. Some video and app developers would have way more than that.
Good morning, I found the Satechi "ALUMINUM TYPE-C CLAMP HUB PRO" of great value. No more trying to connect something in rear of the iMac. And it has the card reader for my dashboard cam as well. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks for great, to-the-point instructions as usual! Question: The TM backup external drive be set to also backup the second Archive external drive, as well as the internal drive, right?
1. I would suggest also doing an occasional bootable backup. (SuperDuper seems like an excellent app.) And because of a threat of fire or burglary, I'd suggest keeping some backup(s) off site (like keeping one at the office and alternating), and/or in a fireproof, waterproof safe if on the premises. It's just not worth the chance of fire & water damage, or the chance of a burglar taking your Mac AND scooping up all the hardware around it, including your Time Machine. I back up my Mac on a wireless Time Machine in the basement directly under me, where it is unlikely to be nabbed by a thief. Also, I wish you had explained how a second monitor is used. I suppose you set them side by side and I suppose (?) they aren't duplicate presentation. Do you drag stuff off one screen and onto the other?
As a photographer my storage needs are best expressed as TBs in size. I love the Other World Computing Voyager drive enclosures and have two of them. This allows me to choose relatively inexpensive 3.5" internal drives for backing up and archiving my images. For those not familiar with these enclosures they work much like a toaster. You just plug in the USB cable connecting the drive enclosure'sinsert a drive into the enclosure slot, turn on the enclosure, and away you go!
I've used those before too. But currently it doesn't seem to save you any money as a 4TB SATA drive costs about the same, maybe a little less, than a 4TB portable drive. And the portable drives are smaller and independent.
I can't live without my CalDigit TS3 Thunderbolt 3 hub - I had been using a different one that was flakey but this TS3 is rock solid and is working pretty good. I had been using it to run 2 24" 4k LG monitors it was great. I've since added an eGUP so now I'm running the monitors through them - and I can also have more than 2. The other must have accessory is an external SSD drive - I use the Samsung T5 1TB drive and that's where I edit all my Final Cut Pro projects from so I keep my mac's drive from filling up. I had that happen a couple times and it's a nightmare when your drive is full and you need to do something NOW and don't have time to move things off!
As a new MacBook Pro user I first want to say "Thank you", Gary, for the wealth of resources you make available. I'm learning so much. This is not an accessory question or comment but curious about your thoughts on keyboard covers. I currently am not eating or drinking near the unit because accidents are never planned. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
The problem is that there isn't enough room between the screen and the keyboard when you close your MacBook. So if you have a keyboard cover, even a super thin one, it will put pressure on both the screen and the keyboard when closed. That's not good. It can lead to all sorts of problems. And carrying one around with you and remembering to put it on right after you open your MacBook is tough -- like you said, accidents are never planned so that one time you forget to put it on is when a spill will happen.
Not really. The speed of an SSD drive would not be necessary for most external drive uses and over USB 3 it would be hampered by USB 3 speed anyway. Sometimes it is better to get a larger HDD than a faster SSD.
All yourstuff is great but I have a ? I use my 2012 Macbook Pro to watch videos on TV a lot via HDMI. Can I close the screen on my Mac just watching the TV?
hey Gary. i just bought the new m1 mbp and having never used mac OS(always used window) i have been watching your videos which have been really helpful. pretty sure i have watched most of them by now! anyway, regarding time machine, is it worth using a thunderbolt3 ssd for time machine or is this a bit overkill? also, if not, would a high capacity usb-c flash drive be suitable or would you reccomend to use a portable drive for time machine? many thanks!
Great video, Gary! I replied to one of your viewers with my question (I believe it included you but just in case...). I know this is a broad question (and sorry, a bit lengthy) but any suggestions for a portable USB 3 portable HDD? I'm considering replacing my 10 year+ 2TB WD "My Book Live" NAS (before it croaks). I'm satisfied with WD’s respectable drive performance, email notifications, operational documentation but I’m truly disappointed with the WD's "My Cloud" mobile software. It is supposed to provide remote access to every other stored file format including videos but it NEVER worked! I had the prior app (the name slips me) before it was rebranded as “My Cloud”. The "My Photos" mobile app only allows uploading and viewing of photos. That works okay. Their online support forum was a labyrinth to nowhere. I'm sorry for the rant.
I've got a Seagate USB3 portable as my archive drive., always connected. No complaints. I've never used any of that kind of software that comes with drives. Usually it is just for PCs anyway. I just reformat the drive for Mac and toss any software aside with the box.
@@macmost Thank you! I was initially on Windows when I got it but switched to Mac in '15. My iMac recognized the drive and performed seamlessly. I've dragged photos over no problem but one their mobile (iOS) apps is where my grief started. Appreciate your suggestion as well as your many viewers' feedback! Keep up the great work!
Gary...I'm in the UK but, I'm going to propose that you become the next President of the United States...why?....if the incumbent had only 5 % of your knowledge, clarity, earnestness and devotion to the task, he'd have all the US with him.........I'll put £5 toward your campaign fund!
To be very frank your tips and videos are very useful than shitty vloger's and youtuber's . Keep up the good work. Please improve your video quality though !
Ethernet cable. Sometimes wi-fi is weak in my house, so I have ethernet cable connected to the router and a converter on my Mac. It worked perfectly during online courses.
I never use WiFi on my Mac.... why risk it??!!!
@@macformeout of necessity I only use Wifi. Never a problem. For years. What risk?
@@mvl6827 Try Google.... I don't have time to explain.
Another HDD for a clone backup. Also bootable. A bootable clone has come in very handy a couple of times when my internal HDD malfunctioned (since replaced by an SSD).
I love using my Airpod Pros with my macbook (which I attach to an external monitor and keyboard with a hub for best ergonomics and screen real estate). If I am doing a video call or zoom meeting with my husband, we each wear one, and both hear well and are heard well.
Great video as always! Thank you for posting!
Mr. Gary, I have a couple of questions. I am thinking about getting one of the new Mac's either sometime next month, or in the next year. Does the Mac need virus software, and if one is not supposed to ever tun off the Mac, how do you keep dust from getting inside of the unit? Thank you.
ruclips.net/video/Dhl9_P8uBw0/видео.html Dust isn't really an issue for most people.
I am curious what is the best way to ARD on a NAT 3
What would you recommend for headset on USB port, Gary?
Sorry, I don't use one for gaming so I don't have a recommendation.
Hi Gary- Do you have any recommendations for a clear MacBook Pro cover?
Sorry, nothing to recommend. Just search for something you like on Amazon. Tons of them, mostly the same thing from different tiny companies. They are cheap so they are easy to try and discard if you hate it.
@@macmost - Thanks. I just ordered one and will give it a try. I read some reviews and think I should be good. Keep it up with the great content.
The best… as usual.. answering all my questions without even asking it
I have one HDD & 1 SSD, couple of Flash drive to transfer small data between my MacBook & Lenovo and a Kingston Nucleum dock.
My NAS makes external drives unnecessary. I can make both Time Machine backups and archive files, photos, music, whatever. Expensive but worth it. Did I mention that I can have multiple users on the NAS? Yep,you can have many other users files to keep irrigate or share. I cannot be without the NAS.
Ive got MBPro 2012 and 2021, i also have LaCie drive, should i be formatting that as APFS? or As exFat? i always thought Apple only was an extra layer of protection, i dont use any windows device strictly MAC (APFS), however family could access photos or documents with both (ExFat). Also when transferring to Another Lap Top do you use Migration assistant or just hook them up with appropriate Cord and / or Adapter?
If you don't use Windows, there's no reason to use ExFAT and you should not do that. Use APFS. When transitioning to a new Mac, Migration Assistant is a good tool. You can use MA with a cable, yes.
Multi tasking with related windows, a second monitor, I cannot live without
Thanks Gary, great info👍🏾
my imac came with an apple magic keyboard, its the one thing I can not live without especially on my mac where using the keyboard I hook up to my laptop is too tedius, its very important for me especially as I am visually impaired and rely on voiceover to use my computer independantly
Can I use as a second screen my old mac? And how do I set that up?
Only a few older models of iMac support that. But those are old standard definition screens, big, bulky, hot and power-hungry. Better to just get a new UHD screen instead.
@@macmost thank you!
I went paperless about 3 years ago. I use the iPhone 11 Pro for photos, the iPad for my notes and sketches, and the MacBook with Parallels to run the Windows based estimating system we use. I carry a external hard drive, a USB stick, and a hub for the MacBook and iPad.
Allan, @macmostvideo I know this is a broad question (and sorry, a bit lengthy) but any suggestions for a portable USB 3 portable HDD? I'm considering replacing my 10 year+ 2TB WD "My Book Live" NAS (before it croaks). I'm satisfied with WD’s respectable drive performance, email notifications, operational documentation but I’m truly disappointed with the WD's "My Cloud" mobile software. It is supposed to provide remote access to every other stored file format including videos but it NEVER worked! I had the prior app (the name slips me) before it was rebranded as “My Cloud”. The "My Photos" mobile app only allows uploading and viewing of photos. That works okay. Their online support forum was a labyrinth to nowhere. I'm sorry for the rant.
I replaced my hub with a dock. I’ve found it improved a lot of things.
Thank you for this, Gary! Question - When I go to Settings > Energy Saver, I don't have a UPS tab/option. Would that only appear after I purchase a UPS? Or is there something else I'm doing wrong? Thank you again.
That only appears if you have a UPS connected to your Mac via USB.
@@macmost - I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question, Gary. :)
When you say "MacBook" are you talking about MacBook Air as well? I have a MacBook Air and just guess at what kind of USB port I have. I use the lightning port for my monitor.
Both. MacBooks don't have a lightning port (that is the port on iPhones). Maybe you mean Thunderbolt?
@@macmost Thunder and lightning go together. I meant thunderbolt.
Hi. Can you post about using screen protectors, keyboard covers etc? Do we really need those? Thank you.
I don't know what the point of a screen protector on a Mac would be. You don't see desktop or laptop screen protectors much. As for keyboard covers, they usually aren't needed, but I suppose if you work in an environment where it is easy to get the keyboard dirty (factory, mechanic, restaurant, etc) then it could be useful. But never close a MacBook with a keyboard cover on as it will press on both the screen and keys and could damage them.
Thank you for the info. May I add if using cases are advisable to protect your Mac from accidental drop? Will it cause scratches in the corners?
@@Matthew1031 For a MacBook, I assume. It is up to you. If you think you'll drop it or bump it, and you want to protect from that, then sure.
Great video. Surprised track pad and ext. speakers not on list.
HI, Is there any speed or performance different getting USB C hub or USB A hub. I mean USB C to 4 usb A ports hub or Usb A to Usb A 4 ports hubs?
The physical shape of a USB port doesn't affect the speed. Look for the number, like USB 3.1 or USB 4.
@@macmost I thought using USB C hubs are more good. 😊 Also, Could you tell me, i use mac mini, do i need to use HDMI port for my main display? Is there any specific standard for that. Thanks for your help. 😊
@@dushan6588 Don't use an HDMI adapter unless that is all your display has. Use its native DisplayPort port instead. See ruclips.net/video/LZwP_j0Y4x4/видео.html
@@macmost No No you misunderstood. Sorry. I know it from you. You told me use display ports. That really great. I use it.
I mean, in mac there are two USB c ports and one HDMI port. Is there different using HDMI port or USB c port for main display.
@@dushan6588 Sorry,. I'm not sure what to say differently. Use DisplayPort not HDMI. See that video for more details. ruclips.net/video/LZwP_j0Y4x4/видео.html
Can I rely on iCloud rather than a usb back up?
Thanks, Gary, for doing the hard work for us.
Hi Gary, I left you a comment the other day on your video about QR codes. In it, I mentioned that I thought that my compliment of shortcuts was incomplete because I couldn't find either of the QR shortcuts using the search function. In a search, I am used to seeing some results appear when I start to enter the search argument. For example, to find the two qr code shortcuts, I entered "qr". When I did, nothing was displayed in the results portion of the window. I had to spell out the entire name of the shortcut in order to find it. To me, a programmer for 50 years, this is poor design. What do you think? I like your videos and I'm a fellow Coloradan.
I'm curious as to why you left this comment here on a 4-year-old video about something completely unrelated. Why not leave it on the video you are referring to? Anyway, yes it is weird that "QR" doesn't bring it up. Probably too few characters.
@@macmost sorry gary, I'll do better next time
Great Video! I'm ordering a UPS backup right now!
I have an early 2015 MacBook Pro 13”. Can you recommend a docking station to run two 4K monitors with HDMI?
Is that MBP Thunderbolt 3 or the one with all the ports?
Gosh I love this channel... Thank you Garry
I have spent months studying Mac speed ups and discovered a fantastic website at Mels Speed Method (google it if you are interested)
I have lots of of USB drives, which I use for backups, but several of them are too small now. I have been tempted to buy a NAS, but so far I have resisted. They have lots of interesting capabilities, but I don’t like the idea of paying a lot of money to buy and run another computer that I’m not using most of the time.
Another extremely helpful video, Gary! Many thanks!
Look at Anker and Satechi for high-quality adapters and cables.
Yes, these cost more, but they are worth it.
I’ve used Anker for some four years, and they’ve never failed me.
I trust them with my top-of-the-line iPhone 13 Max, iPad Pro 11” & 12.9”…
(Yeah, my Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, truth be known 😇)
Anyone got the list of all the recommendations so I can copy and save it to my notes ?
ive been using my old time capsule for my back up, do you think thats ok.💚🍏
That's what Time Capsule was built for.
@@macmost thanks just hooked it up to my 2020 iMac i got yesterday.
That’s what I use. It’s actually the AirPort Extreme 2GB. Still works fine.
Hello new sub here, just in the middle of a binge session of your videos as some really remote MAC functions are seeing the light! Problem with TimeMachine, it seems stuck on its initial window and doesn’t move ahead. Tried restarting etc, the HD is 4T and new
It will take a long time (hours or days) to perform the initial backup. Depends on how much data you have.
@@macmost Thanks for answering me, TM machine is just stuck and doesn’t respond, backup process can’t even be activated 😧
An accessory that I like, is a USB light for late at night which dims. I would also like a CD,DVD drive. For some reason, the medical community only provides a CD of your scans/xrays.
Yes, I wonder if some old privacy law specifically states distribution by "CD" for X-Rays.
Good info again. Is it worth considering turning off the wifi when doing a time machine backup?
Why? I don't see any reason why you should turn off Wi-Fi for a backup. With hourly backups, that would be quite an inconvenience!
@@macmost I have an unfortunate history of strange events with my Mac that Tech Support don't understand or can't explain. Sort of like a technical Lemony Snicket. I downloaded some malware once after I went to a Mac class, and that was the begin of extreme caution in everything Mac that I ever do.
Excellent! Many thanks. Subscribed!
Great video! My must item is a big raid storage device.
Great info Gary!!! Cheers! I have most of those items on your list!!
Great video bro, bro
Why should I get an external hard drive if I have bought extra iCloud storage?
Depends on your needs. An external drive would be local storage and iCloud Drive is cloud-based storage that is available everywhere but with a subscription. Different people need different things.
I also recommend an external DVD drive for watching videos or playing music
Richard Fuhr I agree so much. I couldn’t believe my new iMac didn’t have a built-in CD/DVD. I spent ages looking for it before calling the shop!
@@oryb5408 i felt the same way... but with everything online or in the Cloud now... i seldom (if ever) use my external DVD drive
Hi Gary, thank you for all you do. Can you clarify for me if the external hard drives are SSD that you are recommending? Heard from a friend that those are the way to go. Are there any specific SSD external hard drives that you suggest?
Do you mean #8, hard drives for backups? No. It is a waste to use SSDs for backups. You don't need the speed, but you do need size. Go with HDDs for backups.
@@macmost understood. Is it safe to assume that I don’t want to use a back up drive as an every day drive for storage of pictures, videos, and misc stuff?
@@austinjohns9168 A backup drive should just be for backups. If you want to store other things outside of your internal drive, then put them on another drive, not your backup (and make sure you include that drive in your backup too).
I have an Intel 256GB SSD that came with my laptop. A 512GB Crucial SSD that I briefly used in my laptop. And a 1TB WD SSD which is now in my laptop. All are comparable but the WD is probably my first choice.
I have about 70k photos in the photos app on my iMac. Is it possible to store that photo library on an external drive so that I could 1. Free up space on my iMac and 2. Be able to access it from my MacBook laptop over the WiFi in home network?
Yes. But you may be better off just using iCloud Photos. That way you can access them on your MacBook when not at home, and also on your iPhone, etc. Plus it is easy to set up and use.
I have an external drive for TM backups and another one that I use as a clone in case of hard drive failure.
Boss, you are excellent. One suggestion, also keep 16 gb usb drive loaded with Mac OS version needed for personal Mac in case of emergency.
Why? You can just boot into Recovery Mode. Probably never need it either way, and keeping a USB drive up-to-date just for an emergency is going to take some effort.
Although i do keep a USB drive for my windows computers (since the built in recovery in windows isn’t entirely reliable, one time it said that a file it needed was missing, i have no idea how that happened, but i ended up having to use a USB in that case), to the best of my knowledge Macs have a built in network recovery feature, which allows you to reinstall Mac OS from the internet
Thanks Gary foe explain things clearly
I bought a new iMac 27” with 8GB of memory and added 32GB for a total of 40GB!!!! Really helps with 4K video editing and even Affinity Photo.
could you advice for external nvme ssd enclosure to work with 2013 imac with thunderbolt 1 port?
Still good advice!
Great, thought provoking selection. Thank you Gary.
Hi Gary. Really enjoy your tips and teaching. Thanks. Just curious: you mentioned using an external hard drive as an "archive drive." You've chosen to use the hard drive rather than the cloud? Just wondering if and how you use the cloud. Thanks again. You've been really helpful.
The idea is to get something OFF of iCloud. You have limited space there, and on your internal drive which is syncing to iCloud Drive. No use taking up GBs of space with old projects you won't be coming back to. So you get an external drive, save a copy there just in case you'll need it, and delete it from iCloud Drive (and your Mac). If I didn't do this, I'd need to have something like 10TB of data in iCloud Drive after all of these years. Some video and app developers would have way more than that.
always great tip and knowledge thank you
Then Apple wised up and the 2021 MBP has the slots, ports and mag power cord back.
A few peripherals I can't live is printer, portable ssd, apple magic keyboard & Magic Trackpad, AirPods
Great advice and tips 💯🙌🏻⚡️💻💪🏻💥👏🏻
I don't have the UPS menu in my energy saver menu. I have a new Mini Mac up to date.
I guess it´s only there if you have a UPS connected.
Yes.
@@ollydecay7851 Oh I have mine connected. I learned years ago...
@@macmost My power cord from my Mac mini is plugged into the back of my UPS
@@macmost it looks like you need a cable to connect UPS to computer to get it to show.
Good morning, I found the Satechi "ALUMINUM TYPE-C CLAMP HUB PRO" of great value. No more trying to connect something in rear of the iMac. And it has the card reader for my dashboard cam as well. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks for great, to-the-point instructions as usual! Question: The TM backup external drive be set to also backup the second Archive external drive, as well as the internal drive, right?
Unless you don't care about the contents of the external drive (like it is a scratch disk for video software) then I think you should back it up, yes.
@@macmost Got it, thank you. (Sorry for the weird wording of my question: seems it got truncated somehow!
I just use my 65" LG OLED as an external.
1. I would suggest also doing an occasional bootable backup. (SuperDuper seems like an excellent app.) And because of a threat of fire or burglary, I'd suggest keeping some backup(s) off site (like keeping one at the office and alternating), and/or in a fireproof, waterproof safe if on the premises. It's just not worth the chance of fire & water damage, or the chance of a burglar taking your Mac AND scooping up all the hardware around it, including your Time Machine. I back up my Mac on a wireless Time Machine in the basement directly under me, where it is unlikely to be nabbed by a thief.
Also, I wish you had explained how a second monitor is used. I suppose you set them side by side and I suppose (?) they aren't duplicate presentation. Do you drag stuff off one screen and onto the other?
As a photographer my storage needs are best expressed as TBs in size. I love the Other World Computing Voyager drive enclosures and have two of them. This allows me to choose relatively inexpensive 3.5" internal drives for backing up and archiving my images. For those not familiar with these enclosures they work much like a toaster. You just plug in the USB cable connecting the drive enclosure'sinsert a drive into the enclosure slot, turn on the enclosure, and away you go!
I've used those before too. But currently it doesn't seem to save you any money as a 4TB SATA drive costs about the same, maybe a little less, than a 4TB portable drive. And the portable drives are smaller and independent.
What about an extra webcam for Zoom?
I can't live without my CalDigit TS3 Thunderbolt 3 hub - I had been using a different one that was flakey but this TS3 is rock solid and is working pretty good. I had been using it to run 2 24" 4k LG monitors it was great. I've since added an eGUP so now I'm running the monitors through them - and I can also have more than 2. The other must have accessory is an external SSD drive - I use the Samsung T5 1TB drive and that's where I edit all my Final Cut Pro projects from so I keep my mac's drive from filling up. I had that happen a couple times and it's a nightmare when your drive is full and you need to do something NOW and don't have time to move things off!
As a new MacBook Pro user I first want to say "Thank you", Gary, for the wealth of resources you make available. I'm learning so much. This is not an accessory question or comment but curious about your thoughts on keyboard covers. I currently am not eating or drinking near the unit because accidents are never planned. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
The problem is that there isn't enough room between the screen and the keyboard when you close your MacBook. So if you have a keyboard cover, even a super thin one, it will put pressure on both the screen and the keyboard when closed. That's not good. It can lead to all sorts of problems. And carrying one around with you and remembering to put it on right after you open your MacBook is tough -- like you said, accidents are never planned so that one time you forget to put it on is when a spill will happen.
@@macmost Thank you! that is something I would never have thought about. You rock!!
Make sure external drive is ssd
Not really. The speed of an SSD drive would not be necessary for most external drive uses and over USB 3 it would be hampered by USB 3 speed anyway. Sometimes it is better to get a larger HDD than a faster SSD.
You are awesome!
All yourstuff is great but I have a ?
I use my 2012 Macbook Pro to watch videos on TV a lot via HDMI. Can I close the screen on my Mac just watching the TV?
hey Gary. i just bought the new m1 mbp and having never used mac OS(always used window) i have been watching your videos which have been really helpful. pretty sure i have watched most of them by now! anyway, regarding time machine, is it worth using a thunderbolt3 ssd for time machine or is this a bit overkill? also, if not, would a high capacity usb-c flash drive be suitable or would you reccomend to use a portable drive for time machine? many thanks!
Great video, Gary! I replied to one of your viewers with my question (I believe it included you but just in case...). I know this is a broad question (and sorry, a bit lengthy) but any suggestions for a portable USB 3 portable HDD? I'm considering replacing my 10 year+ 2TB WD "My Book Live" NAS (before it croaks). I'm satisfied with WD’s respectable drive performance, email notifications, operational documentation but I’m truly disappointed with the WD's "My Cloud" mobile software. It is supposed to provide remote access to every other stored file format including videos but it NEVER worked! I had the prior app (the name slips me) before it was rebranded as “My Cloud”. The "My Photos" mobile app only allows uploading and viewing of photos. That works okay. Their online support forum was a labyrinth to nowhere. I'm sorry for the rant.
I've got a Seagate USB3 portable as my archive drive., always connected. No complaints. I've never used any of that kind of software that comes with drives. Usually it is just for PCs anyway. I just reformat the drive for Mac and toss any software aside with the box.
@@macmost Thank you! I was initially on Windows when I got it but switched to Mac in '15. My iMac recognized the drive and performed seamlessly. I've dragged photos over no problem but one their mobile (iOS) apps is where my grief started. Appreciate your suggestion as well as your many viewers' feedback! Keep up the great work!
A mouse!
Agreed! Trackpads are great but I need a quality mouse for more accurate work like Photoshop.
Garry🥰
My vote is for AirPods.
Gary...I'm in the UK but, I'm going to propose that you become the next President of the United States...why?....if the incumbent had only 5 % of your knowledge, clarity, earnestness and devotion to the task, he'd have all the US with him.........I'll put £5 toward your campaign fund!
Nope, lots of classrooms still have VGA projectors lol
When is Mac bringing in Plug n Play?
Their unmounting system is ridiculous!
Your videos appear to be out of sync: audio v videeo
To be very frank your tips and videos are very useful than shitty vloger's and youtuber's . Keep up the good work. Please improve your video quality though !
*this is MOST definitely _SPAM on MY END*_.
cuz i would>>NEVER WATCH