Re: Problem with External HDD being not readable

Hi Matt, So sorry to hear of your dilemma. Indeed if you Initialise your external drive it will wipe off any of the data it contains. I have in the past used the application Data Rescue successfully in recovering data from damaged USB Camera memory cards, so this may be one option. Alternat

Looking for a MacBook to buy ?

Hi folks. I am looking for a MacBook for my grandson. In good condition and not too old please. Seen some 2011 models with new 250GB SSD for around the $500 mark. But that is more ancient than I would like. Perhaps something newer if possible ? Regards, Stephen Chape -- The WA Macintosh U

Problem with External HDD being not readable

Hi, I have a WD 1.5Tb firewire Ext HDD which stores the family videos. Over the course of years I have had many problems with it for some reasons not turning on and on other occasions not showing up on my iMac desktop. It would work in about 5% of the attempts. As I knew I was retiring last ye