It is oh-so-tempting to just pull that flash drive out of your USB port when you’re done with it. But resist the urge! Unceremoniously disconnecting an external drive from your Mac can result in all ...

The need for the Eject command arises from two reasons. First, if there are open files on a disk, macOS refuses to let you eject it because doing so might result in data loss. Second, the Eject ...

You are about to transfer some important files from an external drive to your Mac, and suddenly you get the message “Disk Not Ejected Properly” The transfer fails, and you have to start all over again ...

Is there any harm to be incurred by just pulling a flash drive out? Why do we need safe removal at all? Historically, Operating Systems treat disks as objects that can be trusted not to change state ...

There’s a ton of reasons why a disc may get stuck in your Mac. Not only is it frustrating, but it can also bring you into a cold sweat — panicking about how to remove it when there’s no easy access.

PowerBook G4: How to Eject a Disc From the DVD-ROM Drive TIL article #88068 explains the standard methods for ejecting a disc from the new PowerBooks. The first two methods will not work if you have ...

Current-gen consoles don't have disc trays you can exactly force open. So what happens when your Xbox One simply won't eject a disc? Before you wait forever on Microsoft Customer Support, use this ...

We've all yanked external disks out of computers in a hurry, skipping the step of properly ejecting them. If you have a Mac, then your machine probably nags you about it. But are you actually doing ...

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Apple charges a premium for built-in storage, so investing in an affordable external drive can help solve your storage problems without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re making ...