Comments on: MacMost Now 298: Using Firewire Target Disk Mode

By: Gary Rosenzweig

Gary Rosenzweig — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:37:48 +0000

In general, yes. Firewire 800 ports (all recent Macs) are faster than USB 2 ports. But that’s a simple answer for a complex question. Firewire works better with constant data (like video). USB 3 (not available on Macs) is faster than Firewire 800, but it may not be as good for video.
It is really not important for most Mac users at this point. Firewire worked great for video, but no one makes cameras with Firewire anymore. So for most Mac users USB 2 is the main option for things like external hard drives.

By: Mr Anthony Cotton

Mr Anthony Cotton — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:34:03 +0000

Is the Firewire Port faster than the USB Ports. I must apologise that i asked the question before. You have just sent me an email about this topic,and that i already asked the question. I am sorry for wasting your time. Gary

By: Gary Rosenzweig

Gary Rosenzweig — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:12:19 +0000

The Firewire port is use to connect peripherals, just like a USB port. There are hard drives and video cameras that use Firewire. There are some other things as well, such as scanners. If you buy a Firewire hard drive instead of a USB hard drive, you would use the Firewire port.

By: Mr Anthony Cotton

Mr Anthony Cotton — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:00:10 +0000

The video was way over my head,you will have to excuse my ignorance. What is a Firewire Port used for. Just a simple answer
Thanks Gary

By: RM Secor

RM Secor — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:43:17 +0000

Hey I actually knew how to place a MAC into Target Disk Mode and have used the method several times, but I enjoyed the video and others will as well. Thanks for sharing.

By: Gary Rosenzweig

Gary Rosenzweig — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:42 +0000

Sometimes. But don’t count on it. Have those keys handy just in case.

By: theneilson

theneilson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:47 +0000

Are you able to transfer programs, such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe programs, Office 2004/08, etc. using TDM without reentering the keys?

By: Globals

Globals — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:58:52 +0000

all good things

By: lilikindsli

lilikindsli — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:45:23 +0000

81BrrH I want to say – thank you for this!