Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

Real-World Speeds, Choosing Storage, and Quick Tips – Mac Geek Gab 738

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Ever have a disk drive or Wi-Fi device that doesn't get quite the advertised speeds? Yeah, so have we. In fact, it happens all the time. Listen this week as John and Dave discuss the differences between advertised maximums and real-world expectations… and how to translate between the two. Of course, that's not all! More questions and Quick Tips than you can shake a stick at. Press play, download, and enjoy!Note: Shownotes are complete!

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  • 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 738 for Monday, December 3, 2018
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      • Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
      • 00:15:08 Royce-Super Duper Backup Error
        • SuperDuper! (Window | Show Log for detailed error information)
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        • 00:20:40 Ken-Net Neutrality slowness and JAMF Now guidance
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                • APFS Snapshots: How to Roll Back to a Previous Known State
                • Leveraging Snapshots on APFS Volumes
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