The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM

In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’ll dive deep into the need for speed with answers to Carsten’s question of NVMe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. You’ll learn the differences between NVMe, M.2, and SATA, and get the lowdown on essential peripherals like the Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub, OWC ThunderBlade, HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure, and HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure. With this knowledge, you can ensure your Mac setup runs at peak performance.

Terry’s question about whether 8GB of RAM is enough for a new Mac sparks a thorough discussion on the intricacies of swap versus real RAM, especially in the context of Apple’s Unified Memory architecture. Is more RAM always better, or does Apple’s innovative approach change the game? You’ll find out how to make the most of your Mac’s memory without overspending. Stay informed and Don’t Get Caught with insufficient RAM!

Starting the episode, you’ll discover a range of handy Quick Tips to optimize your Apple experience. From Dustin’s tip on printing a website in Reader Mode to Dom Bettinelli’s reminder to re-enable iCloud Photos, these tips are packed with practical advice. Marty shares how to mirror your Apple Watch, while Mark M helps you identify Apple Silicon vs. Intel from just the keyboard. Gary warns about battery drain issues linked to the 1969 date, and there’s a crucial reminder to be aware of your VPN kill switch. Tony’s advice on enabling Apple Watch Water Lock to avoid errant taps and the emergency trigger function adds another layer of utility.

These quick tips ensure you stay ahead of potential pitfalls and Don’t Get Caught off guard. Press play…and enjoy!

• 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1045 for Monday, July 8th, 2024
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• Quick Tips
  • 00:00:01 Dustin-QT-Printing a Website in Reader Mode
  • 00:02:04 Dom Bettinelli-QT-Don’t Forget to re-enable iCloud Photos
  • 00:07:20 Marty-QT-Apple Watch Mirroring
  • 00:11:09 Mark M-QT-Identify Apple Silicon vs. Intel just from keyboard
  • 00:14:13 Gary-QT-Beware battery drain and the 1969 date issue
  • 00:19:49 Be Aware of Your VPN Kill Switch
  • 00:26:15 Tony-QT-Enable Apple Watch Water Lock to Keep Errant Taps from Disturbing your Workouts
  • 00:28:51 Press and Hold Side Button on Apple Watch to Trigger an Emergency
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  • 00:51:35 Carsten-The Need for Speed
    • Difference between NVMe Gen 5 vs Gen 4
    • NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA
    • Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub
    • OWC ThunderBlade
    • HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure
    • HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure
  • 01:04:16 Terry-Is 8GB Enough for a new Mac?
    • Swap vs. Real Ram…does it matter with Apple’s Unified Memory? Maybe not
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