Tag: OWC
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Getting the Most Performance out of Spinning Hard Drives, Part 2: How to Optimize File Placement for Top Speed
OWC Blog – 8.7.24 As discussed in my previous article, hard drive speed becomes progressively slower as capacity utilization of the drive increases, with the drive speed ultimately being cut in half by the time the drive is full. Source: Getting the Most Performance out of Spinning Hard Drives, Part 2: How to Optimize File Placement for Top…
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Everyone Needs an SSD. So Is There Really Still a Use for Dinosaur Spinning Hard Drives?
OWC Blog – 7.24.24 The term “hard drive” has been baked-into today’s culture for so long that it has lots its meaning, instead referring to just about any storage drive. People say “hard drive”, whether it is an SSD, network, Cloud drive, or hard drive in use. Confusing the issue, Apple still names the internal…
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How to Turn on Sensitive Content Warnings in macOS Sonoma
OWC Blog – 7.22.24 In macOS Sonoma, Apple has added a feature called “Sensitive Content Warning” that’s designed to safeguard you and anyone using your Mac from things such as nude or otherwise explicit photos/videos and graphic violence. Source: How to Turn on Sensitive Content Warnings in macOS Sonoma
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Filmmaker Hunter Hughes on Streamlining Production with OWC Technology
OWC YouTube Channel – 6.27.24 Discover how professional filmmaker and cinematographer Hunter Hughes, founder of Evolved Cinema, optimizes his production workflow with OWC technology. In this video, Hunter shares his passion for creating efficiencies from pre-production to post-production, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive technological ecosystem. Learn why Hunter trusts OWC CFB and CFA cards,…
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CFExpress Cards Go Mainstream in Digital Cameras: What’s the Difference Between CFexpress Type B and Type A?
OWC Blog – 5.29.24 Today’s digital cameras are rapidly moving away from sluggish SDXC cards to CFExpress Type B and its svelte sibling CFExpress Type A cards. Source: CFExpress Cards Go Mainstream in Digital Cameras: What’s the Difference Between CFexpress Type B and Type A?
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How to Setup a High Performance Storage Workflow for Photography and Video
OWC Blog – 5.1.24 In my last post, I discussed the pitfalls of cloud storage for photo libraries and how the best, most reliable method for organizing your library for future reference is trusting in tried-and-true files and folders. But if you’re not depending on a cloud service and/or app like Apple Photos for your organization…
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How to Enable and Use Voice Control in macOS Sonoma
OWC Blog – 4.30.24 The Voice Control feature in macOS Sonoma lets you control your Mac entirely with voice. The latest version improves on the previous Enhanced Dictation feature using the Siri speech recognition engine. Source: How to Enable and Use Voice Control in macOS Sonoma
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How to Control your Mac, Windows and Linux Machines with One Keyboard and Mouse
OWC Blog – 4.18.24 I’ll start this review with a confession: I bought a miniPC running Windows 11. Before the pitchforks come out, I haven’t abandoned my Macs. They are still my go-to for getting work done. But when I’m off the clock, I enjoy dabbling with all sorts of computers and operating systems. Mostly…
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Announcing the new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A card from OWC.
OWC YouTube Channel – 4.11.24 Capture with Professional Grade Performance With real-world 1850MB/s read and 1700MB/s write speeds and VPG200 certification to work with all Sony camera modes, these Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards are perfect for the professional filmmaker or extreme action photographer. Source: Announcing the new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type…
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Announcing the new Envoy Elektron 4TB. Same ruggedized workhorse. Twice the maximum capacity.
OWC YouTube Channel – 4.11.24 The Envoy Pro Elektron, now at 4TB, is a ruggedized, crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof IP67-rated pocket-sized drive. This new capacity for the SSD expands the storage offering even further for creators who demand performance and high capacity. With the included USB-C connector, you can save, edit, and back up large-format…