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Ah, that makes sense. But what about the system apps? They just keep spinning on the loading screen. Tried restarting and even Safe Mode, no luck.
Yep, I’ve noticed the same. macOS Tahoe seems a bit finicky with older drives and some apps. For external drives, first thing I’d check is if the drive appears in Disk Utility. If it does, you might just need to reformat or repair it using First Aid. If not, it could be a driver-related issue or a kernel extension that didn’t update properly.
I just upgraded my 2019 MacBook Pro, and now external drives aren’t showing up, and some system apps like Mail and App Store are stuck on loading. Safari works fine though.
True, but adding 5G might increase cost, battery drain, and heat. Apple would need to balance performance with connectivity.
Also depends on carrier support and eSIM adoption. Apple might push it only in markets where 5G infrastructure is strong. If done right, it could also unlock new possibilities for cloud gaming, high-speed streaming, and even more robust iCloud syncing without Wi-Fi.
Personally, I’d welcome it. Just hope Apple doesn’t make it a “Pro-only” feature like some other tech.
Yeah, it’d basically turn MacBooks into always-online devices. No need to carry a hotspot or rely on public Wi-Fi.
That would be huge for people who travel frequently or work from airports/cafés.
I think Apple might add it in the future, especially with the iPad Pro already supporting 5G.
It would let MacBooks stay connected on the go without relying on a phone. Useful for remote work or traveling.
Nope, no MacBook has 5G built-in right now. You can only get internet via Wi-Fi or tethered iPhone/Hotspot.
An SD card can suddenly become unreadable due to file system corruption, improper ejection, physical damage, or wear from frequent use. Power loss during data writing or using the card in multiple devices may also cause errors. To fix it, try inserting the card into another device or using a card reader. If still unreadable, use disk repair tools like CHKDSK (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac) to repair errors. You can also recover files using recovery software. If recovery fails, reformat the card (after backing up data if possible). Always eject properly and avoid full memory to prevent corruption.
Hello Vivian,
If your SD card isn’t detected on any device, it may have a file system or hardware failure. Try connecting it through a USB card reader on a PC and check Disk Management or Diskpart to see if it appears. If it’s detected but inaccessible, use recovery tools like Stellar Photo Recovery, PhotoRec, or Recuva before formatting. If it’s not recognized anywhere, the controller or memory chip may be dead, and only a data recovery lab can help.
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If your USB pen drive connects but doesn’t show in File Explorer, first open Disk Management to see if it appears there — it may need a drive letter assigned. Check Device Manager for any “Unknown Device” and reinstall its driver. Try different USB ports or another computer to rule out port issues. If it appears in Diskpart, the drive is detected but possibly corrupted. You may need to repair it.
Plugged in my USB pen drive and suddenly it stopped working – Windows makes the connection sound, but it doesn’t show up in File Explorer. How can I fix this or check if it’s completely dead?
Does anyone know any fixes? I am having the same issue.
My SD card suddenly stopped working – it’s not showing up on my computer or phone. I’ve tried different adapters and devices, but it’s still not detected. Is there any way to recover the data or fix it, or is it completely dead?
LTO tape failures are typically caused by physical damage, environmental conditions, or operational errors. Frequent read/write use can wear the tape, while dropping, bending, or mishandling cartridges can cause damage. Heat, humidity, or dryness can also degrade the media. Tape drive problems, like dirty or misaligned heads, and compatibility or firmware issues may lead to read/write errors. Power interruptions during writing and natural magnetic decay over time can also affect tapes. In most cases, failures are due to these factors rather than the tape itself.
Reinstalling the update over your current installation often fixes system app loading issues without wiping your data.