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Apple Adds 2011 Mac mini Models to Obsolete List

In October, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at the future of the Mac mini stating that it is “an important part of our product line going forward.” While we haven’t heard any news on a new mini since that statement, an older Mac mini model has received a new designation: obsolescence. This week, Apple added all 2011 Mac mini models to...

Using APFS On HDDs … And Why You Might Not Want To

After 16 months of using and testing APFS—Apple's new file system—I’ve come to the conclusion that you probably don’t want to use it on HDDs (disks with rotating platters). Why? Well, to understand why APFS and HDDs are not well...

OWC President, Jen Soulé, Recognized at 2017 Stevie Awards

Other World Computing announced today that company President Jen Soulé has received a Silver Stevie Award for the category Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products – 11 to 2,500 Employees at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Women...

Video Presentation: Taking A Deep Dive into Apple’s APFS

Watch Tim Standing, VP of Software Engineering for OWC Holdings Inc., talk about APFS at the Mac Sys Admin conference in Sweden—including why APFS was needed, how it works and what you should (and shouldn't) be using it for.  Related: Translating...

First Impressions: Apple iPhone X

(The iPhone X (right) during setup from an iPad Pro.) A little over ten years ago on June 29, 2007, I spent the day sitting in front of the Aspen Grove Apple store in Littleton, Colorado to pick up my...

Launch Day: Did You Get the New iPhone X?

November 3 has finally arrived, meaning millions of Apple fans have got their hands on the new iPhone X. Check out photos below from the new iPhone release at the new Chicago Apple Store on Michigan Avenue! And if you...

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