Ars Technica

Need to wipe drive on 2010 Mac mini C2D, having Target Disk mode issues

I have a Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 (Mid-2010) running OS X 10.10.2 that was given to me by a coworker and I want to give it to someone who has a particular desire for this older system. I need to wipe ...
Cult of Mac

Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode Requires Apple’s Special Cable [Tip]

If you are planning on using Target Disk Mode to boot your Mac equipped with Thunderbolt ports you’ll need Apple’s special Thunderbolt cable in order for it to work. This is required even when ...
Macworld

How to find every troubleshooting boot mode on an M1 Mac

With the release of the first Apple silicon Macs, Apple dramatically reduce troubleshooting modes and key sequences from what was previously available. Since the company no longer has to integrate ...
CNET

Interesting target disk mode feature on new PowerBooks (other models?)

MacFixIt reader John Wolf notes an interesting new feature on the PowerBook G4 15" (FireWire 800), and possibly other models, where FireWire target disk mode can see what is in the optical drive: "I ...