My iMac is limited to USB 2.0 or Firewire 800. I don't particularly want to open it up, so I'm considering adding an external SSD. in a basic USB 3 enclosure make any sense, or is USB 2 just too slow ...

While they offer fast speeds, solid-state drives (SSDs) are still pricey, and your costs can suddenly increase if you want to boost the storage when buying a Mac mini or an iMac. However, both Macs ...

Sure. If memory serves, that model had USB 3 + Thunderbolt 2 ports on the back. Get a small USB3 external case (single-drive Thunderbolt cases are rare, expensive, and don't provide any significant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. It’s been quiet on the This Old iMac front lately, because I don't have ...

Following this morning’s refresh of the iMac – you can read more about it here – a few technical tidbits have started popping up on the Internet causing some interest and speculation from Apple fans ...

I currently rely on inexpensive external SSDs for Time Machine and Super Duper backups because they’re silent, and I’m willing to trade a lower price for more-than-adequate performance. But those in ...

Satechi today launched the USB-C Slim Dock accessory for the 24-inch iMac, priced at $149.99. For a limited time, you can save 20 percent on this accessory by entering the code IMAC20 at checkout, ...

These desktop-mounted hard drives are powered by a mains AC outlet and attach to your Mac via a USB or Thunderbolt connection. Capacities range from 4TB up to 30+TB, giving you plenty of space for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. The time has finally come. After extending my 2011 iMac’s life years ...