Here is a short video of unboxing the new Mac mini Appel Released in Late March 2025.
Starlink hardware for free for UK Residents
Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access across the globe, especially in rural and underserved areas. It operates through a large constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, much closer to Earth than traditional satellites, which allows for faster data transmission.
Cost starts at £75 per month with 12 month commitment. Currently the hardware is free for UK Residents. See the link below for the Terms and Conditions.
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In this video we are going to go through how we would run our software update of our External Booted Drive running Sonoma.
How to Upgrade Your SSD In a MacBook Air 2013- 2017
This short video shows you how to upgrade your SSD on a MacBook Air from 2013 – 2017. Tools:
1 x T5 Torx Screwdriver.
1 x P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver
1 x Anti Static Wristband Wrist Strap Band ESD Discharge
1 x Anti Static Mat 1 x SSD M.2 NVME (check before you buy it does work with the model)
Time: 10-20 minutes to install around 1 hour to install the Operating System.
Skill: Easy
How to upgrade the SSD on a MacPro 2013
This short video shows you how to upgrade your Hard drive on a MacPro 2013.
Tools: 1 x T8 Torx Screwdriver.
1 x SSD M.2 NVME (check before you buy it does work with the model)
Time: 2 minutes to do around 1 hour to install the Operating System.
Skill: Easy
How to clone a macOS drive using a caddy
Error code 21345 how do we fix it
So running into this error its usually to deal with the communication error with the printer and the Mac. How do we fix it without buying a new printer.
Clone your old OSX to a new SSD
Most Apple Engineer have most probably got several USB Ext hard drives they use as a clean boot system (operating system) for testing purposes. With that in mind creating the drives is somewhat time consuming and to replicate the drive setup from scratch can encounter glitches. If you have a bootable drive and require either a copy or a hardware upgrade of the USB drive your best option would be to look at cloning the drive to a new USB ext drive. We are going to look at anything from Catalina and before within this article.
Draytek Firmware update breaks the internet
if you have a Draytek router dating back to the Vigor 2862 (which has been replaced by the DrayTek Vigor 2865), you may experience intermittent internet dropouts. This issue appears to be linked to a firmware update released in early March 2025.
If your router was running an older firmware version, you may need to either update to the latest stable version or downgrade to a previous, more reliable version. Check the Draytek support site for firmware options and test different versions to see which one provides the best stability. Click here for the latest version of firmware from the Draytek site.
Here is a link to help with hardware replacements for End of Line Draytek replacements.
What’s the best option to replace your Drobo
Drobo is no longer in operation—it filed for bankruptcy a few years ago. As a result, existing users now face challenges in maintaining their devices without official support. The Drobo website is no longer functional, and updating the necessary management software has become difficult, if not impossible.
With Drobo discontinued, users must consider alternative storage solutions based on their specific needs. If you’re looking for more details, PetaPixel has an insightful article on Drobo’s liquidation that’s worth reading.
For those still using a Drobo, the options are limited: continue using the device until it fails or proactively replace the hardware. When making this decision, key factors to consider include the amount of storage required, how the system connects to users, and the number of people relying on the device.
