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How to update the SSD in a Mac Pro

Upgrading the SSD in the new Mac Pro is quite complex, not least because you have to reload the firmware for the T2 chip.

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On 15 June 2020 Apple revealed that it was making a new new SSD kit for Mac Pro available that would enable customers to upgrade their internal storage from the original factory configuration. We’ve had a look at the process Mac Pro owners will need to go thought to perform the update. The steps are similar to installing RAM, except that users also need to delete the firmware on the T2 chip and reload it, which is a more complicated process and will require a second Mac.

The Mac Pro is the only Mac to have interchangeable SSDs, and up to two modules can be installed at a time. It is not difficult to install the modules themselves, the T8 screwdriver required is actually included with the SSD modules. Apple runs through this process on a support page. We recommend that you follow Apple’s 19 steps. The level of difficulty is about the same as replacing a memory module on an older Mac Pro (until you have to delete the firmware on the T2 chip, more on that below).

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How to use an iPhone as a Mac webcam

Don’t like the quality of the webcam on your Mac? Here’s how to use a free app to link up your iPhone camera instead

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Apple Macs come with some impressive hardware, but one area often lacking is the webcam you use to make video calls. As we’ve seen during the pandemic, this has become a far more crucial part of our setups than we would have previously thought, because so many of us now work from home.

With this in mind, is it possible to improve the quality of your video stream without shelling out for a dedicated webcam? Well, yes, as a few clever apps can actually harness the power of your iPhone and turn it into a camera for your calls. Here’s how to use an iPhone as a Mac webcam.

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