MacworldWhether you have an old Mac or a new one, adding extra storage in the form of an external SSD or hard drive is a great way to speed up your Mac by freeing up space in the internal drive. Its also a good idea to regularly back up your Mac and to do so you need a decent hard drive or SSD to back up to. With Black Friday approaching, now is a great time to look for a great deal on storage for your Mac. Black Friday is November 29 this year, but you dont have to wait until then for the deals. We are already seeing money some of the SSDs and Hard drives we have reviewed and recommend as the best SSDs, best hard drives and best NAS & PCS drives for your Mac.We find that the majority of storage deals are to be found on Amazon, but if you have a specific model in mind, its worth checking other retailers as well, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart in the U.S., as well as Currys, Argos, and John Lewis in the U.K.Below you can see our top picks of the best storage deals for Black Friday 2024. Well be updating this page imminently, as the discounts start to come in and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale. Want to save money on Apple products? Check out of our round-up of the best Apple deals for Black Friday.Black Friday 2023: Best SSD and hard drive deals in the U.S.Amazon, Kingston XS1000 2TB SSD, $120 ($20 off, MSRP $140) REVIEWAmazon, SanDisk Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD, $170 ($130 off, MSRP $300) REVIEWAmazon, SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE Transport & 1TB SSD, $159.99 ($81 off, MSRP $240) REVIEWAmazon, SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD, $82 ($17 off, MSRP $100) REVIEWAmazon, SanDisk Portable SSD, 2TB: $110 ($40 off, MSRP $150) REVIEWB&H, SanDisk Desk Drive: $260 ($160 off, MSRP $419.99) REVIEWB&H, Seagate 500GB One Touch: $65 ($30 off, MSRP $94.99) REVIEWAmazon, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro, 4TB, $299.99 ($20 off, MSRP $319) REVIEWAmazon, LaCie Rugged Mini external Hard Drive, 1TB, $79 ($6 off, MSRP $85) REVIEWAmazon, Western Digital 2TB My Passport SSD, $150 ($50 off, MSRP $200) REVIEWAmazon, Western Digital Black P40 SSD, 1TB: $100 ($40 off, MSRP $140)Amazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 2TB SSD, $169 ($116 off, MSRP $285) REVIEWAmazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 4TB SSD, $291 ($208 off, MSRP $499.99) REVIEWAmazon, Samsung T9 Portable SSD, 2TB: $170 ($130 off, MSRP $300)For the best memory and storage deals on Amazon right now go to Amazons Memory & Storage section where you will find deals on external hard drives, SSDs, and Network Attached Storage.Black Friday 2023: Best SSD and hard drive deals in the U.K.Amazon, Kingston XS1000 2TB SSD, 60.99 (15 off, MSRP 75.99) REVIEWAmazon, SanDisk Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD, 243 (16 off, RRP 259.99) REVIEWSanDisk, SanDisk Portable 2TB SSD, 105.99 (31 off, RRP 136.99) REVIEWAmazon, LaCie Portable SSD, 1TB, External SSD, 117.36 (60 off, RRP 177.60) REVIEW Amazon, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro, 4TB, 507.59 (429 off, RRP 999) REVIEWAmazon, LaCie Rugged Mini SSD, 2TB, 224 (215 off, RRP 439.99) REVIEWAmazon, LaCie Rugged Mini USB-C, 2TB, Hard Drive: 76.99 (14 off, RRP 91.87)Amazon, LaCie Portable SSD, 500GB: 74 (35 off, RRP 109.36)Amazon, Samsung T7 Shield, 4TB SSD, 239.99 (55 off, RRP 294.99) REVIEWAmazon, Seagate Ultra Touch HDD, 4TB, External HDD, 110.99 (44 off, RRP 154.99) Amazon, WD 4TB My Passport SSD, 289 (5 off, RRP 294.99) REVIEWAmazon, WD 5TB My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive: 111.99 (33 off, RRP 144.99)Amazon, WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive: 347 (106 off, 453.99)For the best memory and storage deals on Amazon right now go to Amazons Memory & Storage section where you will find deals on external storage, SSDs, and Network Attached Storage.Which resellers have Black Friday deals?Look out for the best deals over the Black Friday week, but many resellers are already offering Black Friday discounts. U.S. Adorama is advertising Holiday Deals.Amazon has Holiday Deals.Best Buys Black Friday sale has started. B&H Photo has a Holiday Head Start sale. Walmarts Black Friday deals have already started.U.K.KRCS has already reduced Mac prices by 10%. AO.com has various Black Friday savings.Laptops Directs Black Friday sale has started. eBuyer has a Black Friday Early Access Sale with up to 45% off. Verys Black Friday sales is underway. John Lewis is running Black Friday deals.Currys has up to 40% off for Black Friday.Argos has a price promise that the prices wont go any lower for Black Friday.Amazons Black Friday week starts on 17 November. Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple productsCheck out these roundups for the best Apple deals:Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory dealsApple Black Friday 2024 saleBest Black Friday 2024 Apple dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac DealsBest Black Friday 2024 MacBook dealsBest Black Friday 2024 AirPods dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPad dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPhone dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor dealsBest Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.RCS messaging brings more features to cross-platform messaging.The RCS protocol, which stands for Rich Communication Services, brings some of the abilities of Messages to users who aren't on iPhones. It has also been adopted by other messaging apps, such as WhatsApp.As of iOS 18, RCS is supported meaning some features you previously only saw when reading or sending messages to other iPhone users also now work when conversing with Android owners. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Indonesia hasn't budged on Apple's $10 million investment offer to lift an iPhone 16 sales ban, so the company has reportedly increased its offer to $100 million.iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in IndonesiaIndonesia Ministry of Industry blocked Apple's ability to sell the iPhone 16 in the country after falling short of a $109.6 million commitment to invest. Apple reportedly offered an additional $10 million investment on November 5, but that appears to have not been enough to get the sales ban lifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has allegedly offered to invest almost $100 million into Indonesia over the next two years. The Ministry of Industry hasn't made a decision yet, but it is reportedly demanding Apple rethink its investment plans to focus on R&D. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The stunning Park Court Tower, designed by Hoshino Architects in Tokyo, Japan, has won the Architecture MasterPrize 2024 in the High-Rise categoryhttps://www.e-architect.com/tokyo/park-court-tokyo-wins-architecture-masterprize-2024#tower #architects #tokyo #japan #architecture #ArchitectureAwardsThe stunning Park Court Tower, designed by Hoshino Architects in Tokyo, has won the Architecture MasterPrize 2024 in the High-Rise category

The Backcountry Hut Company has won a BLT Design Award for its System 02 design, British Columbia, Canada, which innovatively uses sustainable materials in its prefabricated construction https://www.e-architect.com/vancouver/backcountry-hut-in-vancouver#backcountry #huts #designawards #canada #sustainablematerials #architectureBackcountry Hut in Vancouver: British Columbia prototype cabin, Canada design by Leckie Studio: Vancouver home, BC property, Canadian residence images

"If we succeed, we can show that you can create a city that does not displace nature, that is anchored and rooted in the local heritage and culture, and that still allows for prosperity and growth to happen."The ever-popularIngels sat down with Lesley Stahl to go over his team's vision for the project they first unveiled with Arup almost a year ago.The386-square-mile master plan'sdesign features many public buildings and other important infrastructure that double as bridges, unfolding in the shape of aMandala flower, which hosts 11 neighborhood-scale developments rendered with increased density as they cascade in ribbons down to a low-lying southern terminus.Bhutan, a nation of under 800,000 people, is struggling to retain skilled young professionals. A public bond campaign worth $100 million USD has just been launched for the project. According to the South China Morning Post and other outlets, the new 'Gelephu Mindfulness City' will be developed in phases over 21 years.

The winning spaces and designs from the 2024 FRAME Awards were presented in Hong Kong recently. The awards are an international competition and celebrating outstanding achievements in the field of interior design and product design as organized each year by the Netherlands-based design publicationFRAME.Jury members for the competition came from a broad spectrum of different design areas, including retail design, architecture, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Here are some highlights of the2024 winners.Single-Brand Store of the Year (cover image)The Tamburins Seongsu Flagship Store by Eonsld and The System Lab (Seoul, South Korea)Description: "Tamburins is reshaping the concept of offline stores to create a distinctive brand experience, solidifying its presence not just through products but also in the realm of space. Tamburins views its stores as places for customers to fully immerse themselves in the brand, rather than just spaces for making purchases. Their spaces intuiti...

The snazzy abode late PoMo kingpin John Portman used to call home in Sea Island, Georgia, is up for sale. For anyone with an extra $40 million lying around, Entelechy II can be yours. Just call Sothebys.The estate Entelechy II by John Portman on Sea Island, Georgia is up for sale. It was finished in 1986 and boasts seven bedrooms among other features.

An expansion to White River State Park adds another 13 acres to an urban living room that, today, measures 267 acres. The expansion both adds wiggle room to the park and helps safeguard Indianapolis, Indiana from flooding.An expansion to White River State Park will add 13 acres to the urban living room that, today, measures 267 acres. The project is by DAVID RUBIN Land Collective and Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA).

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