Ars Technica

Using macOS VM to store a local copy / backup 2TB of iCloud files on external HDD?

So I only have a small MacBook Pro SDD, making it impossible to store a local copy of all my family's iCloud files. But I do have a couple of external 4TB 2.5"s and a pretty decent internet connection ...
Ars Technica

Copying Windows based files to external drive and then putting on a Mac?

I have a bunch of safari/wildlife pictures I want to throw into a friends collection. I am W10, he has a Mac. Gigs worth so email/Weshare etc not going to be easy. So, put onto a portable hardrive on ...

Here’s how to encrypt your whole external backup drive to keep your files safe

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.
Cult of Mac

Everything you need to know about external hard drives and iPadOS

External storage support is one of the best new features in iPadOS 13. Even if you opted for the maximum iPad Pro storage capacity, you may often want to grab some movies from a hard drive, or save ...