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SanDisk SSDs have had reliability issues, especially with the Extreme and Extreme Pro portable models. Many users reported sudden data loss and drive failures, even after firmware updates were released. These problems became widely known in 2023. While some SanDisk SSDs work well for everyday use, it’s risky to rely on them for important data without backups. For better reliability, consider alternatives like Samsung or Crucial.
As per my experience, SanDisk SSDs are generally considered reliable for everyday use and have been widely used across consumer and professional setups. However, in recent years, there have been increasing reports—particularly involving SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro portable SSDs—where users experienced sudden data loss or drives becoming unreadable. Western Digital (SanDisk’s parent company) acknowledged these issues and released firmware updates to address them. If you’re using one of those models, it’s essential to update to the latest firmware and avoid using affected production batches. As for critical data storage, it’s wise to always maintain a secondary backup, regardless of brand, since no drive is immune to failure.
Are SanDisk SSDs reliable? I’ve come across several reports about them randomly deleting users’ data. Has anyone here experienced similar issues or have insights into this?
macOS Tahoe brings some meaningful refinements rather than radical changes, which is typical for macOS updates. The system feels slightly snappier, especially on M-series Macs, and there’s better integration with iOS features like notifications and Continuity. Safari is more responsive, and the redesigned System Settings are finally more intuitive.
As a developer release, it’s still a bit buggy, a little slow in launching apps, expects occasional app crashes, and has some UI glitches.
I’d wait for the public beta or final release. For now, it’s promising but not production-ready.
Has anyone tried the macOS Tahoe developer release yet? Curious to hear your first impressions and any performance changes you’ve noticed.
As of now, Apple hasn’t confirmed a timeline for touch-screen MacBooks, and it’s unlikely to happen soon. Apple has long maintained that macOS and iPadOS serve different purposes—preferring touch on iPads and precision input on Macs.
Internally, Apple is rumored to be testing touch-screen Mac prototypes, and some analysts suggest a possible launch around 2026, but nothing is official. The design evolution of MacBooks has been conservative because Apple prioritizes consistency, battery efficiency, and ecosystem stability.
While UI updates like shadows and rounded corners may feel superficial, they’re part of Apple’s broader push for visual harmony across platforms. That said, real innovation—like custom silicon—has been happening under the hood; it’s just not always flashy.
At what point will Apple stop recycling the same design with small cosmetic tweaks and actually give users what we’ve been asking for, like touchscreen MacBooks?
Are we seriously expected to applaud UI shadows and corner radius tweaks in 2025 like it’s innovation? When will the MacBook evolve beyond just new wallpapers and drop shadows?
The storage on the Mac Mini M4 is soldered directly onto the motherboard, which means it cannot be upgraded after purchase. If you need more space, your best option is to use high-speed external SSDs via Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4 ports for additional storage or backups.
Just keep in mind that external drives, while convenient, can sometimes fail or become unreadable.
Is there an option to upgrade storage on the Mac Mini M4, or would I have to purchase a new one?
To clean up your MacBook Air storage, start by going to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage to review what’s taking up space. Use the built-in recommendations like optimizing storage, emptying Trash automatically, and removing large or unused files. Clear out your Downloads folder, browser cache, and old iOS backups. Unused apps can also be uninstalled through Finder or Launchpad. If “System Data” is unusually large, restart your Mac to clear temporary files, and consider removing local Time Machine snapshots using Terminal. For deep cleaning without risking important files, always back up first—and if something important gets deleted by mistake, tools like Stellar Data Recovery can help you recover lost data safely.
My Macbook Air storage is almost full now, how can i clean my Mac storage?
Check if Google One backup was on. Go to:
Settings > Google > Backup
If you’re lucky, your texts might be part of the last backup, but heads up—you’ll have to do a full reset to restore that.
If there’s no backup, you can still try using one of those Android data recovery tools on a PC. Just don’t keep using the phone much. New data can mess with recovery chances.
Here’s a simple way to fix your missing D drive:
1. Open Disk Management (press Win + X, select Disk Management).
If you see your D drive without a letter, right-click it and add a drive letter.
If it’s offline, right-click and select Online.
2. Use Command Prompt:
Run as admin, type diskpart then list volume.
If D drive shows without a letter, assign one with:
select volume X (replace X)
assign letter=D
3.Check Device Manager for driver problems and update if needed.
4. Run Check Disk:
In admin Command Prompt, type chkdsk D: /f /r to fix errors.
5. If the drive is missing or shows as unallocated, use recovery software like Stellar, TestDisk or Recuva to get your files back.
6. You can also try System Restore to go back to before the update.
Happened to my S22 like two months ago. I didn’t wanna drop $$$ on screen repair just to grab a few hundred photos.
Here’s what worked for me (assuming your phone’s still alive underneath that black screen):
1. If USB debugging was already on, plug it into your PC. Sometimes it shows up in File Explorer, and you can just copy over the DCIM folder.
2. If you can’t access it that way, try using an OTG cable + mouse combo. It lets you kinda “blindly” control the screen. Bit janky, but it works if you remember the layout.
3. Did you ever sync photos to Google Drive or Google Photos? If yes, go check your Drive from a laptop. Might find a good chunk there.
Worst case, you can use an Android data recovery software that scans the internal storage or SD card if you’ve got one.
When is the beta release supposed to launch?