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How to Use Mac OS X Sparse Bundle Disk Images

July 22, 2015 By Stephen 10 Comments

I'm a big fan of "sparse bundle" disk images in Mac OS X. They allow me to create encrypted repositories for valuable data that can efficiently be rsync-ed between disks and don't waste a lot of space. So I thought I'd write up a bit on what they are and how they can be used. What's a Disk Image? I suppose I should start with a bit of background info on why I love sparse … [Read more...] about How to Use Mac OS X Sparse Bundle Disk Images

The PNY StorEDGE is a Must-Have MacBook Accessory

May 9, 2014 By Stephen 3 Comments

Although I appreciate Apple's decision to go all-SSD on the MacBook line, it does cause some problems capacity-wise. Even 256 GB is an expensive proposition from Apple, and it's not easy or cheap to expand storage on these laptops. One option is a fast USB 3 drive like the SanDisk Extreme, and there's also some external Thunderbolt storage. But what about the SD card slot? … [Read more...] about The PNY StorEDGE is a Must-Have MacBook Accessory

Mac OS X Bug: ExFAT Hangs Spotlight and Time Machine

December 4, 2013 By Stephen 8 Comments

I've had terrible issues with Mac OS X never completing Spotlight indexing and Time Machine backups. I was pulling out my hair until I decided to check the console log. That's when I saw this: Thousands of mdworker errors, with a dozen appearing every second. What could it mean? There was no more information in the console or inspector. I immediately turned to the Google … [Read more...] about Mac OS X Bug: ExFAT Hangs Spotlight and Time Machine

How to Encrypt Your Nifty MiniDrive

March 20, 2013 By Stephen 2 Comments

I am lucky enough to have received a Nifty MiniDrive for my Retina MacBook Pro, and am in process of putting it through its paces with a SanDisk 64 GB SDXC card. One of the first concerns I had is the steal-ability of such a small, valuable, content-rich item. So I decided to protect it using Mac OS X's FIleVault 2 full-disk encryption technology. Here's a step-by-step guide … [Read more...] about How to Encrypt Your Nifty MiniDrive

What Is an XQD Card? The New Media for Pro Cameras!

January 6, 2012 By Stephen Leave a Comment

The CompactFlash Association announced a new media card format last month, and now Sony and Nikon have introduced the first media and digital cameras, respectively. But what exactly is an XQD memory card? Read on for the details. A Different Type of Media for Different Type of Camera Most consumers have grown used to the standard SD card for digital media. It is become … [Read more...] about What Is an XQD Card? The New Media for Pro Cameras!

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