Laptop hard drive filter: I'm in the market for a new hard drive for my laptop, and I want to get the best one my computer can handle. My computer seems to have a 1.5 Gb/s SATA interface; will it be able to handle a 3 Gb/s SATA interface hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Ephilation on Dec 28, 2009 - 4 answers

BackupFilter: My boss has a Seagate FreeAgent external drive attached to her Macbook Pro. Using the drive manager software that came with it, I set up scheduled backups for her on MWF at noon. Problem is, it doesn't follow the schedule and won't back up at all. [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 on Oct 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Can/should I re-use the enclosure for a hard drive I have outgrown as a housing for a new hard drive, or should I just buy new? Either way, what should I be buying? [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Jun 2, 2007 - 7 answers

When I buy my new 24" imac, should I keep my PC and use it as a server, buy a hard drive enclosure, or just scrap my old PC? [more inside]
posted by smithmac_99 on Mar 13, 2007 - 12 answers

What's the best option for external Mac Fire Wire Drives? [more inside]
posted by captainscared on Mar 3, 2007 - 13 answers

MacFilter: What procedures would allow a User directory to exist on an external hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Colloquial Collision on Oct 18, 2006 - 9 answers