I've got an Iomega ego 500GB external with firewire 800. I would recommend it just cause its much faster than any of my usb 2.0 drives. Who dosent love speed. You can transfer all your really long movies super fast.
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I need an external drive for porn...what's a good one?
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I'm planning to purchase one of these SuperTalent SuperCrypt 256GB USB 3.0 thumb drives for my HP envy. Not for...ahem porn, of course, but for my "taxes."
However, it's probably fast enough that I'm wondering if I should make it bootable or use it to run programs or Hackintosh if my main drive starts to fill up.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/super-talent-usb-3-0-supercrypt-fast-and-secure/
http://www.supertalent.com/products/stt_usb.php
The "SuperCrypt Pro" version apparently uses 256-bit XTS encryption. The drawback would seem to be that it looks like it's so wide that it will block any USB ports next door.
However, it's probably fast enough that I'm wondering if I should make it bootable or use it to run programs or Hackintosh if my main drive starts to fill up.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/super-talent-usb-3-0-supercrypt-fast-and-secure/
http://www.supertalent.com/products/stt_usb.php
The "SuperCrypt Pro" version apparently uses 256-bit XTS encryption. The drawback would seem to be that it looks like it's so wide that it will block any USB ports next door.
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As far as random unrequired TMIness goes, this dude takes the cake.
As for my actual reply, people might flame me for saying this but I've always used Seagate and Kingston and never had issues with them. They make some really cheap 1TB drives.
Ahem... is there no way I can password protect a folder and its sub-folders? I don't need encryption per se, just a way of keeping innocent eyes away from the 'sport'.
All questions are purely hypothetical...
All questions are purely hypothetical...
All kidding aside, moving your porn to an external HD or NAS device is only part of the solution. You'll also need to be very sure you learn how to clear the "Open Recent" lists in Quicktime, VLC, Preview or whatever media player you use.
Otherwise, she'll have questions about that file named "Tug.On.My.Toes.Part1.avi" in your recently viewed list. She may not be able to see it, but Google knows all.
I've been looking at external HDs for back ups recently. I'm trying to decide if I want to spend more for the FW800 connection. Seems to cost a lot more.
Why not? It'll save you so much time. MUCH quicker and more consistent read/write speeds. When I get my MBP i'm definitely getting a FireWire 800 External hard drive.
Excellent pro tip.
My family bought a 1TB WD MyBook a couple of years ago. Besides not actually being 1TB (more like 930GB) it has worked great. WD would seem to be the best option in your case.
Yes that's what I do. Something women will say " Yeck" to. Something like 'Model train sets', or Chuck Norris; something like that.
Tug on my toes doesn't sound like porn at all unless someone is doing it wrong.
On a side note, updated for (late) 2011, Thunderbolt drive is the only way to go! =)
+1. Google chrome -> incognito window, ready to go! ofc you must have internet access, but then again... you won't watch p0rn on a plane or on the road, right? right?yeah I've gone all streaming and I feel a little bit more secure in that. I mean, interested parties can find out of course, but it isn't nearly as obvious to the gf. I feel what some people are saying about honesty and whatnot. We can watch some things together. She is cool with that. But some things should stay between me and my iMac
glad to see MacRumors, as a community, opening up like this
I stopped keeping stuff locally and went the streaming/private browsing route. But back when i still did i created a 256-AES passworded encrypted image of a folder using DiskUtil, named it something random and threw it in a hidden rarely used part of the filesystem.
As for external...WD Passport is a good one.
As for external...WD Passport is a good one.
Perhaps you should consider getting rid of either the collection or the girlfriend - surely one makes the other redundant?
As for the topic .... there is a 1 Tb iOmega FW 800 portable "BlackBelt Mac Ed." drive for sale locally. $150. Can anyone give any pro's/con's re: this drive?
Is FW more hassle that the cost makes it worth? I read somewhere that the FW connector in the MBP can be a bit of a liability.
As for the topic .... there is a 1 Tb iOmega FW 800 portable "BlackBelt Mac Ed." drive for sale locally. $150. Can anyone give any pro's/con's re: this drive?
Is FW more hassle that the cost makes it worth? I read somewhere that the FW connector in the MBP can be a bit of a liability.
I keep my 'racy' stuff in disk images with PW, not that my wife really gives a damn about what's on my computer. (Tho having it looked over by cops if lost or super-vigilent immigration goons might make me red-faced.)
OWC sells great HDs.
(By the way, you might consider the possibility of enhancing your pleasure by sharing your porno w/ GF)
OWC sells great HDs.
(By the way, you might consider the possibility of enhancing your pleasure by sharing your porno w/ GF
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Get rid of her. Why should your girlfriend mind you having porn. Also, I consider my computer to be a private area - an area a girlfriend has to respect. For me an absolute no go and none of my girlfriends would have come to the idea exploring my computer. Same applies for phones etc. I don't know if you are familiar with the concept of trust
Get rid of her. Why should your girlfriend mind you having porn. Also, I consider my computer to be a private area - an area a girlfriend has to respect. For me an absolute no go and none of my girlfriends would have come to the idea exploring my computer. Same applies for phones etc. I don't know if you are familiar with the concept of trust
