Why Your Mac Says 'Disk in Use' When Nothing's Open
You've closed every app. No Finder windows are open. Yet macOS insists something is using your drive. Here's what's actually happening.
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Tips, tutorials, and troubleshooting guides for macOS drive issues.
Time Machine Won't Let You Eject Your Backup Drive: Here's Why
Your Time Machine backup drive won't eject because backupd or Spotlight is still accessing it. Learn how to safely disconnect your backup drive without corruption.
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The Mac Eject Problem Apple Has Ignored for Years
Mac users have been complaining about vague eject error messages since the PowerPC days. Apple has never fixed it. Here's the history of a frustrating design choice.
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QuickLook Is Holding Your Drive Hostage (Here's Why)
You browsed some files, closed the folder, and now your drive won't eject. QuickLook is probably the culprit. Here's what's happening and how to fix it.
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Is Force Eject Safe? What Actually Happens to Your Files
Force ejecting your external drive can be safe or catastrophic depending on what's happening in the background. Here's how to know when it's okay.
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How to Fix 'Disk Not Ejected Properly' on Mac
Learn why macOS shows the 'disk not ejected properly' warning and how to safely eject your external drives every time.
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What's Keeping Me Alternative for macOS Sequoia
Looking for a What's Keeping Me replacement that works on modern macOS? Here's how to find what's blocking your drive in 2024.
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Why Spotlight Blocks Disk Ejection (And How to Fix It)
Spotlight indexing is one of the most common reasons you can't eject an external drive. Here's how to deal with it.
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The lsof Command Explained for Mac Users
Master the lsof command to find out which processes have files open on your Mac. A guide for developers and power users.
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macOS 'Disk In Use' Error: Complete Troubleshooting Guide
A comprehensive guide to fixing the 'disk in use' error on Mac. Covers all causes and solutions in one place.
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