Data Doubler: Adding an SSD to 2012 Mac Minis (Fusion issue)
If your Mac Mini shipped with 10.8.1 preinstalled, you can add a Data
Doubler and SSD via our documented instructions. These Mac Mini's
shipped with Disk Utility version 428 or 430. If the Mac Mini shipped
with 10.8.2 preinstalled, you should NOT use Disk...
Mac: Airport Extreme and Time Machine
If you have one of the original Airport Extreme base stations with
connectivity for an external drive, we do NOT recommend you set up a
drive in this way for use with Time Machine backups. This was
something Apple originally supported but no longer suppor...
Hard Drives & SSDs: Newly Installed Drive Not Available
Before you can install Mac OS X onto your newly installed drive (or
Migrate data to it), make sure the drive is partitioned and formatted
properly. Open the Disk Utility and follow these steps:
1. Select the disk in the sidebar at left then click the Pa...
Data Backup 3: Common Questions & Setup Tips
If you have questions about the different options in Data Backup 3,
the best source of information is the developer web site. If you still
have questions after viewing the links below, please contact ProSoft
Support for additional assistance.
FAQ:
https...
OS X: Cloning a Bootable DVD
RELEVANT SYSTEM VERSIONS: 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
1. Insert the DVD you with to clone as a source.
2. Open Disk Utility, and select the top DVD icon from the left side
list (there should be two grouped together).
3. from the Disk Utility's File menu select...
Mac OS: Migrating Data to a New Drive
There are several ways to move data between OS X system drives; which
method is best for you depends on your hardware and system version,
and on whether the drives are functioning normally. If you haven't
experienced any problems with your original drive ...
Hard Drives & SSDs: OWC Formatting Guides
Please visit this page for our latest formatting
recommendations: https://www.owcdigital.com/support/formatting
[https://www.owcdigital.com/support/formatting]...
OWC Dual Boot Enabler
RELEVANT PART NUMBERS:
OWCSSDAB2MB02
OWCSSDAB2MB05
OWCSSDAB2MB10
OWCSSDA13MP1.0
OWCSSDA13MP2.0
OWCSSDA13MP4.0
OWCSSDPHWE2R120
OWCSSDPHWE2R240
OWCSSDPHWE2R480
OWCSSDPHWE2R960
The OWC DUAL BOOT ENABLER FOR APPLE BOOT CAMP allows the SSDs liste...
Carbonite: Thunderbolt™ Compatibility
At the time of this writing, based on information provided to us by
Carbonite, we can confirm that their online data backup services do
not support storage devices connected via Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2,
or Thunderbolt 3. Additionally, wireless storage ...
Aura SSDs: Firmware Update (beta)
IMPORTANT:
* This firmware update process is beta status. Please be aware that
no firmware update process is 100% without risk, and that it is
important to follow the instructions as they are presented here. If
you have questions please contact our awa...
Aura Pro X2 SSDs: Boot Camp Compatibility
Please note that the Aura Pro X2 SSD is not compatible with Boot Camp
when installed in any of the following Mac hosts:
* MacBookPro11,1
* MacBookAir6,1
* MacBookAir6,2
* iMac15,1 (Late 2014)
* iMac18,2
* iMac18,3
* iMac19,1
* iMac19,2
...
Aura N SSDs: Boot Camp Compatibility
Please note that the Aura Pro N SSD is not compatible with Boot Camp
when installed in any of the following Mac hosts:
* MacBookPro11,1
* MacBookAir6,1
* MacBookAir6,2
...
Carbon Copy Cloner: Limitations under 10.15.5
NOTICE: this article references a product no longer sold by MacSales.
Bombich software has identified a new behavior / bug in macOS 10.15.5,
which impacts the ability to create first-run, _bootable _backups as
compared to earlier versions of macOS.
I...
OWC Diagnostics: Multi-purpose Windows Utility
As of August 2020, we have expanded our OWC Diagnostics utility.
Previously this was available only through our Support Team but going
forward will be a publicly available download, as we continue to
expand its capabilities.
This utility makes it easy t...