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The year 2017 was a big one for tech enthusiasts. New gear and software news \u2013 both good and not-so-good \u2013 dominated the headlines.<\/p>\n

So which news articles and tech tips most caught the interest of Rocket Yard readers? These are the top 10 most read articles of the year!<\/p>\n

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1) Common Problems During and After macOS High Sierra Installation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
\nDespite going through the typical beta process, macOS 10.13 High Sierra didn\u2019t quite have all the kinks worked out upon release. We outlined some of the most common issues that users faced during and after macOS High Sierra installation.<\/p>\n

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2) Translating Apple\u2019s New High Sierra & APFS Compatibility Document<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a>
\nWith macOS High Sierra came the much-hyped Apple File System, or simply APFS. But this confused both beginner and some seasoned Mac users alike. The Rocket Yard took the opportunity to translate Apple\u2019s High Sierra & APFS compatibility document.<\/p>\n

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3) Tech Tip: How to Use Boot Camp on an External Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Three<\/a>
\nAs author Tom Nelson wrote \u201cInstalling Windows on an external drive<\/a> would be a great solution to the problem of available space, but as we said, Boot Camp and Windows impose a restriction on installing to an external drive \u2013 or do they?\u201d<\/i> Check out the article to find out more!<\/p>\n

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4) How to Combine Multiple Photos Libraries Into a Single Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nManaging multiple Photos libraries is a common problem among Mac users. We wanted to create a single guide to help users combine all of those libraries into a single library. See how it\u2019s done inside.<\/p>\n

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5) macOS 101: What High Sierra Broke and How to Fix It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
\nWith almost any new operating system, new problems seem to crop up upon install and things just don\u2019t work like they used to. We outlined some of the most reported issues caused by High Sierra and how to fix them. Our readers also commented with problems of their own.<\/p>\n

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The Rest of the Best:<\/strong><\/p>\n

6)<\/strong> Understanding macOS Server Part 1: Background and Setup<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

7)<\/strong> Create a Bootable macOS High Sierra Install Drive with DiskMaker X 7<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8)<\/strong> Apps With Known High Sierra Compatibility Issues<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

9)<\/strong> Unboxing and Teardown of the 2017 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

10)<\/strong> Three Ways to Remotely Access and Control a Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Editor’s Picks: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> OWC Tears Down the iMac Pro, Announces Future Memory Upgrade Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Commentary: Mac Pro Users Spoke and Apple Listened<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Rocket Yard Testing Lab: Battle of the Mac Browsers (And One Beta)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Data Privacy Day: Keep Your Data Safe From Prying Eyes with FileVault<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Quick Tip: View All Mac OS Terminal Commands and What They Do<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What stories do you think will dominate 2018? Let us know in the comments section!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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