Enable it? Don't enable it? I just picked up a 2012 MBP 13" and I have a Samsung EVO 250GB on the way. I've been through several different forums topics and nobody can decide.
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What's the latest guidance on TRIM?
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The same as before: it is an optional feature on macOS and Apple distances itself with a disclaimer. Trim is nice to have, but no prerequisite. Samsung EVO drives are popular and there do not seem to be any known problems with enabling trim on it.
How much space are you using on the drive? Ample free space or reaching the limits often?
How much space are you using on the drive? Ample free space or reaching the limits often?
I'll probably have about 100GB of free space. Most of my meaty stuff (TV, etc) goes on an external Raid.
Although I often put up posts advising users who are looking at "external booting solutions" to NOT bother with TRIM...
... IF it's available, I [also] see no reason not to use it.
If you can easily enable it, then do so.
If you can't... don't worry about it.
... IF it's available, I [also] see no reason not to use it.
If you can easily enable it, then do so.
If you can't... don't worry about it.
With the newer macOS versions making it so easy to enable TRIM, there really is no good reason not to enable it.
It makes no sense to install a third party SSD and at the same time avoid enabling TRIM. period
If you understand what TRIM does . . . . .
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/installing-ssd-on-mac-trim-mistake/
If you understand what TRIM does . . . . .
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/installing-ssd-on-mac-trim-mistake/
