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 July 8th: National Video Game Day 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 Sponsors 00:31:04 SPONSOR: BBEdit, the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared!  00:32:41 Scott-Remote Mac Question Setup Apple Remote Desktop Apple’s TCP and UDP Ports Remote Access to Unmanned Mac Jump Desktop ($15) LogMeIn Screens and Screens Connect AnyDesk 00:44:56 David-Should I leave apps running all the time?