Posts: wmontgomery | Ugly Hedgehog

Nov 25, 2017 11:06:33 #

How are you automatically backing up your Mac to the cloud?

I have used Crash Plan for several years. I also use an app called Arq which backs up to AWS(Amazon Web Services). Both run in background continuously.

Aug 28, 2017 09:48:38 #

Sony A6000

For price the a6000 is hard to beat. I own one. But when the a6500 came out I immediately ordered one for the in body stabilization. I use several old Minolta lenses with no IS along with my Canon lenses.

Aug 4, 2017 08:47:51 #

Having Problems reading a MyBook External Drive.

Buy a copy of SpinRite at grc.com, if not pleased, money back guarantee. I have used it for 15 years to maintain and recover hard drives. It also works on solid state drives.

May 1, 2017 08:56:11 #

Does anyone use Sony a7ii?

I went from Minolta to Canon and now to Sony a6000 and a6500. Can still use my old Minolta lenses and my not so old Canon lenses.

Apr 8, 2017 15:16:16 #

Recovering Drive

If you have a windows or linux machine that you can run the recovery software on, get SpinRite at GRC.com for $89 with 30 day guarantee. I have used it for years for drive maintenance and recovery. If the drive is spinning, SpinRite can probably see it. Use option 2, it may run for hours.

Apr 5, 2017 10:32:27 #

NAS for Apple

GrandmaG wrote:

I also like that it is very portable. I would use 3 drives also and keep one off-site. CRU-DataPort also has a desktop unit that uses 3 1/2" drives which are less expensive than the 2 1/2" drives for the little unit.

I've read that these units work best when directly connected to the computer. I considered units that work well wirelessly.

What type/brand drives do you use in your ToughTech Duo?

I use Samsung solid state drive since I carry the unit with me at times along with a 15in MacBook Pro. Just got the newer unit which does not require an external power supply but have not had time to use it.

Apr 4, 2017 11:18:51 #

NAS for Apple

I like and use the CRU-DataPort ToughTech Duo but only for pictures. The great thing about it is the drives are mirrored and hot swap able so I use 3 drives. Drive 1 always stays in the unit. Drive 2 & 3 are rotated in and out with one of these stored offsite in my shop (separate building).
I backup my entire computer to a Drobo unit which is a raid device and to a cloud service.

Mar 18, 2017 12:56:27 #

HELP. Data Recovery from a dead external hard drive.

If you have a windows or linux machine that you can run the recovery software on, get SpinRite at GRC.com for $89 with 30 day guarantee. I have used if for years for drive maintenance and recovery. Also drives that SpinRite could not 'see' I have placed in freezer for 2 hours and they started spinning again.

Feb 16, 2017 12:23:06 #

Looking for a good security camera?

Arlo. If you have wifi in your home. Indoor/outdoor, uses batteries, motion activated, 720p, sends immediately to Arlo servers, keeps video 7 days, no subscription fees for first 5 cameras. Can be set to notify you by text or email.

Feb 4, 2017 10:32:50 #

Wild life attractant

Rice bran will attract deer, coyotes, and bear. Don't know about mountain lions. Just dump it on the ground, you don't need a feeder. Besides bear will destroy feeders. I bear country I carry a 44 magnum pistol.

Feb 2, 2017 05:26:41 #

A6000 to A6500

5 axis image stabilization did it for me. Have also kept my a6000.

Feb 1, 2017 09:54:26 #

Mac update

MacBook Pro mid-2009 can only be updated to 10.11.6 el Capitan. Source- MacTracker