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I recently posted a question online and decided to search the internet for additional answers. To my surprise, the first result I came across was my own thread that I had created just an hour earlier, which I found quite amusing. For what it’s worth, I tried performing the same search on Google using the phrase “time machine hanging on to backups of old drives.” Interestingly, it did not return my thread as a result.

I apologize, but I don’t have experience using DuckDuckGo, so I cannot compare the search results. It’s fascinating how search engines can yield different results for similar queries. This experience has prompted me to consider the effectiveness of various search tools and how they might cater to different needs. If you have any tips or insights on how to optimize searches or the pros and cons of different search engines, I would love to hear them!

The only guideline here is to share your meal menu for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is a chance for you to showcase your culinary creativity by sharing your favorite recipes if you would like to.

While it is not required, sharing original photos of your dishes is highly encouraged. Feel free to join in and bring some delicious inspiration to the table!

Before my dad brought home our first personal computer, my world revolved around my bike, Transformers, and He-Man. Life before computers was fantastic, filled with imaginative play and outdoor adventures. Although computers were prominent in the toy lines and cartoons of that era, as a child born in 1977, I never connected the dots. My experiences with the Commodore 64 (C64) were primarily centered on gaming.

I fondly remember the 1701 monitor that came with it, which served as an excellent console monitor. I later used it for my NES and other gaming systems in the late ’80s, marveling at its vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Growing up on a farm without many friends, video games became my primary source of entertainment and a means to explore new worlds. As I transitioned to other consoles like the SNES, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16, I set my C64 aside.

It wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I truly embraced computing as a hobby. The turning point came in the late ’90s, driven by my passion for gaming and the desire to replicate the arcade experience at home. During that era, computers had advanced significantly in their ability to create true 3D gaming environments that far surpassed anything available on consoles. Equipped with powerful GPUs and robust systems, PCs provided immersive and responsive first-person gaming experiences.

The rise of the internet, coupled with DIY computer building, affordable broadband options, and the burgeoning world of online gaming, made it clear why gaming served as a gateway into the world of computing for many enthusiasts like myself.

I am considering selling my old iMac and came across a company in the UK called MacBack that offers a pickup service through DPD. Given the size and weight of the iMac, this seems like a convenient option. I noticed that MacBack is offering approximately £80 more than what Apple would give me if I walked into one of their stores to trade it in. This pricing difference has me pondering whether going with MacBack is worthwhile.

Has anyone had any experience with MacBack? I would appreciate any feedback regarding their service and if you found the additional amount justified. Thanks for any insights!

I’ve had a frustrating experience with the face recognition feature in the Photos app on my iMac compared to what I see on my iPhone 16P. The iPhone does a remarkable job of linking faces to names, but the iMac’s performance leaves much to be desired.

Despite my efforts to rebuild and repair the Photos library, the situation hasn’t improved. For instance, my wife is associated with over 4,500 photos on my iPhone, yet when I open the Photos app on my iMac, I can only find two images of her.

In an attempt to assist the app in recognizing her more accurately, I tagged a few more photos yesterday, but after a full day of syncing, the issue persists. When I click on her name in the People and Pets section, it only displays the few images I have tagged manually.

Even when I try to review more photos, the app merely shows me the single image I initially started with and informs me that “there don’t appear to be any additional photos of Stacy.” This discrepancy is perplexing and frustrating, especially considering how well the iPhone works.

What am I missing here? Why is the face recognition capability so much less effective on my iMac?

I am hoping to find a solution that will allow my iMac to recognize and associate all those memories just like my phone does. Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I recently discovered that a few random folders on my NAS are displaying QuickTime MP4 icons instead of the usual folder icons. This has piqued my curiosity, and I’m trying to understand what may be causing this peculiarity. After examining these folders closely, I found nothing particularly distinguishing them from the other folders on the NAS. They appear to be structurally and functionally similar to the rest.

When I checked the “More Info” section through the Inspector window, it indicated a standard file icon in the “Preview” area, which only deepened my confusion about the icon display. Given that there are no apparent differences between these folders and the others, I am left wondering if there is an underlying issue or a specific setting that could explain this icon anomaly. It’s also worth considering whether it could be a quirk related to the NAS system itself. If anyone has experienced something similar or has insights into why certain folders might show incorrect icons, I would greatly appreciate your thoughts.

Understanding the functionality behind this might help in diagnosing if there’s a deeper problem at play or if it’s merely a superficial glitch that can be easily resolved.

I have a couple of 2019 Mac Pros, and I’ve been experimenting with 2400T 32GB memory modules. Interestingly, I’ve encountered mixed results; some Mac Pros accept the modules while others do not. To ensure compatibility, I made certain that the modules were identical and avoided mixing LRDIMMs with RDIMMs.

This inconsistency raises questions about possible variations in motherboard revisions. I’ve observed that Mac Pros featuring an Apple serial number printed on the motherboard tend to accept the memory modules, whereas those without the serial number do not. This leads me to wonder if there are specific revisions or changes in the motherboard design that influence whether the memory modules will work.

It’s frustrating when hardware doesn’t behave as expected, especially when the components appear to be suitable. I’m eager to understand if there are underlying factors that could be causing this disparity in compatibility among the Mac Pros. Given that the models are from the same year, it seems peculiar that there are such differences.

Could it be something as simple as a manufacturing batch variation, or is it linked to firmware updates that might affect memory compatibility? I would appreciate any insight or information on this issue, as it would greatly assist in optimizing my setup with the appropriate memory modules. Understanding the compatibility landscape for these specifications could help avoid future mishaps and streamline the customization of my Macs.

I miss the simpler times when technology seemed more reliable, and I had a better grasp on fixing issues. Currently, I’m working with my 2017 iMac, which has only 8GB of memory, along with Carbon Copy Cloner (7.0.4), connected via USB 3 to a WD Elements drive. I’m experiencing frustratingly slow transfer speeds, around 3 MB/s, while cloning my internal hard drive.

The files I’m transferring are mostly small, including images and BBEdit files. Unfortunately, the situation doesn’t improve when I attempt to clone files from one WD Elements drive to another, even though these files range in size from 150 MB to 1 GB. I understand that transfer speeds can fluctuate due to various factors, and I’m uncertain about what speeds I’ve typically achieved in the past.

My awareness of this issue peaked after one of my WD Elements drives started malfunctioning, which forced me to use Disk Utility for an erase. I now find myself in a predicament where I need to clone 5TB of files from one drive to another, with the estimated transfer time stretching into several days. Any assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!