Using Remote File Access to Save Disk Space on Your MBA - Page 6

danetello · Jun 14, 2012, 10:07 AM

Very helpful thanks

revelated · Jun 23, 2012, 07:51 AM

As the OP has stated, tech has advanced. Significantly.

DropBox is probably the most efficient way of doing this process without having to know anything about networking. Otherwise, pay $30 to get Apple Remote Desktop, do the port forwarding steps in the first post, then add the external address into ARD. You can drag and drop to and from the window.

sandrodz · Jun 29, 2012, 08:56 AM

I solved this problem by having my own home server.

I constructed server from miniATX board and ATOM proc and 1TB space for about 200$ with parts from ebay.

Installed:

1. Ubuntu server
2. SAMBA (can be configured to be accessed from outside local network) cool thing is that I can access it from windows computer too.
3. Subsonic - this is awesome piece of software, it basically streams video and music files from a cool web interface. I can be anywhere in the world, and simply stream videos and music from my server to any computer not just MBA.

I also installed apache/mysql/php stack for my web development needs.

oh and I forgot, ubuntu can be configured with AFP also, and it can act as timecapsule

so my way is 200$ spent well

silverjam · Jul 10, 2012, 07:50 AM

You could use an AirPort Extreme with a USB drive and then use Back To My Mac. My Extreme Drive appears anywhere I go.

Silver.

jj97101 · Jul 31, 2012, 05:13 PM

Sorry, noob question here. Will the original Method work with a normal iMac or do you have to run these river software? Sorry if it's obvious but I'm new to Mac.

scmacdaddy · Aug 27, 2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverjam

You could use an AirPort Extreme with a USB drive and then use Back To My Mac. My Extreme Drive appears anywhere I go.

Silver.

do you need a 2nd mac to do this?

kidwithdimples · Sep 21, 2012, 10:54 AM

Best $20 investment I ever made. 32GB SanDisk USB. It's so tiny that I can barely even see it on my 2012 MBA.

aseems · Dec 4, 2012, 03:38 AM

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ifty-minidrive

Check this out

arnamak · Dec 11, 2012, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverjam

You could use an AirPort Extreme with a USB drive and then use Back To My Mac. My Extreme Drive appears anywhere I go.

Silver.

Could you give a little more detail? This intrigues me. Do you mean you plug a USB drive into your AirPort Extreme and access the files on that USB drive from any other WiFi connection? Could it work with an external hard drive? Any settings you need to change on the router that may not be obvious?

benz240 · Feb 6, 2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidwithdimples

Best $20 investment I ever made. 32GB SanDisk USB. It's so tiny that I can barely even see it on my 2012 MBA.

Mind telling us where you got that for $20? Everything I see is at least $50...

goat4life · Feb 6, 2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz240

Mind telling us where you got that for $20? Everything I see is at least $50...

$22 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer...ds=sandisk+fit

Wish they made them in 64GB or higher...or do they?

Jimbogiant · 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidwithdimples

Best $20 investment I ever made. 32GB SanDisk USB. It's so tiny that I can barely even see it on my 2012 MBA.

Thinking about picking up one of these to leave in 24/7 -- have you noticed any hit on battery life using this?

phr0ze · Feb 11, 2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseems

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ifty-minidrive

Image

Check this out

I made these myself. (I have a few extra too).

It basically takes any Micro SD chip and it fits in the slot without sticking out. I have 64GB micro SD in mine.

Nope, they don't appear as professional as above. But they work.

sssdornier · Mar 10, 2013, 11:04 PM

Hi Blutooth 101 why do you need port forwarding??? I think in today's world these are not needed especially in the world of cloud computing. Just try dropbox or google drive.

______________________________

http://repemployment.com

aseems · Mar 11, 2013, 02:05 AM

Please Post Pix!

Quote:

Originally Posted by phr0ze

I made these myself. (I have a few extra too).

It basically takes any Micro SD chip and it fits in the slot without sticking out. I have 64GB micro SD in mine.

Nope, they don't appear as professional as above. But they work.

phr0ze · Mar 20, 2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseems

Please Post Pix!

I keep meaning to, but when I get home its the last thing I think about.

phr0ze · Apr 1, 2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseems

Please Post Pix!

Here you go.

Jun 23, 2012, 07:51 AM	#127
revelated macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	As the OP has stated, tech has advanced. Significantly. DropBox is probably the most efficient way of doing this process without having to know anything about networking. Otherwise, pay $30 to get Apple Remote Desktop, do the port forwarding steps in the first post, then add the external address into ARD. You can drag and drop to and from the window. __________________ True Stories of a Common Man
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Dec 4, 2012, 03:38 AM	#133
aseems macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Delhi, India	The Nifty Mini Drive http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ifty-minidrive Check this out __________________ -- Aseems iPhone 4, iPad 2, 2012 MBA 13
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Jun 29, 2012, 08:56 AM	#128
sandrodz macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2012	I solved this problem by having my own home server. I constructed server from miniATX board and ATOM proc and 1TB space for about 200$ with parts from ebay. Installed: 1. Ubuntu server 2. SAMBA (can be configured to be accessed from outside local network) cool thing is that I can access it from windows computer too. 3. Subsonic - this is awesome piece of software, it basically streams video and music files from a cool web interface. I can be anywhere in the world, and simply stream videos and music from my server to any computer not just MBA. I also installed apache/mysql/php stack for my web development needs. oh and I forgot, ubuntu can be configured with AFP also, and it can act as timecapsule so my way is 200$ spent well
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Jul 10, 2012, 07:50 AM	#129
silverjam macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012	You could use an AirPort Extreme with a USB drive and then use Back To My Mac. My Extreme Drive appears anywhere I go. Silver.
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Jul 31, 2012, 05:13 PM	#130
jj97101 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	Sorry, noob question here. Will the original Method work with a normal iMac or do you have to run these river software? Sorry if it's obvious but I'm new to Mac.
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Sep 21, 2012, 10:54 AM	#132
kidwithdimples macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	Best $20 investment I ever made. 32GB SanDisk USB. It's so tiny that I can barely even see it on my 2012 MBA.
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Mar 10, 2013, 11:04 PM	#139
sssdornier macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2013	Hi Blutooth 101 why do you need port forwarding??? I think in today's world these are not needed especially in the world of cloud computing. Just try dropbox or google drive. ______________________________ http://repemployment.com
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