Lew

Good thing then that I wasn't addressing you in my initial post in this thread. As for text filters I wonder how they treat it if someone were to reference breast cancer or call someone a dickhead. ...

I would use the same words as I wrote above, outside of a formal business setting, which this certainly is not, . I think you assumed a confrontational intonation rather than the jovial intonation ...

I believe you've already arrived at the answer. Perhaps next time maybe give a person the benefit of the doubt? I stand by what I wrote, particularly my first sentence. I deliberately referenced ...

Wow.  Did you intend for that to sound as dickish as it came out?

"Future-proof" is bullsh!t. You buy what works for your needs today and immediate future. Long term, stuff changes. Your own needs and preferences also change. USB-C is a connector type. USB 3.1 is ...

I tried that for a while using a retired desktop and Windows Server (at the time had MSDN access) since FreeNAS didn't support my system. I ended up switching to a Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra simply ...

From a USBC adapter to a brand new NAS.  Now there's an unexpected journey!  :-) Yes, Synology is one of the major players in the SOHO and small/medium business NAS markets.  I anticipate you will ...

It may have that ability, best to check with Synology's site to verify

I have the DS216j   I'm using it for both TimeMachine and CloudStation Drive private cloud.  So far I'm pleased, though ive not had a chance to heavily exercise the cloud portion.

Glad those were helpful.  I'd been using Google Drive at the 100GB level ($2/mo) for a while and it's been working well.  However I've recently updated to a new Synology NAS and that offers a ...

So in re-reading your original post, may I suggest two options to consider for possible new workflows: #1 Use GoogleDrive or similar to establish a shared folder between your iMac and your rMB. ...

That is a disappointing result.  I wonder if the power requirements for an SSD spike higher than a spindle-drive when writing data, enough to cause the issue you're seeing.  I don't know.  Lots of ...

Well, lest you get the idea that I'm altruistic, I am actually interested in the results as I will in time buy some sort of USBC dock.  I haven't fully decided my needs yet though so haven't ...

Apple's been pretty clear about their go-forward direction.  You'd be better served pushing for Apertureseque additions to Photos.

Just curious, have you tried any other drive with the adapters you're using?  I'm wondering if this is in some way specific to the drive you're using or if it a more general issue with concurrent ...

Here is a thread where someone seems to be having success with the HooToo: http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/super-sticky-thread-for-usb-c-docks-cables-and-accessories.1884706/page-16#post-22700086 ...

OP mentioned an SSD drive, which will typically use far less power than a spindled drive. The third item I referenced has four flavors, two of which include USBC power passthrough, and can use the ...

Yes, USBC is a challenge, though it does seem to be improving. I've just recently acquired a Macbook so I've not yet bought much in the way of adapters as I strive to decide what I truly need ...

Thank you for the info, both of you.  I appreciate it.

Interesting.  As I said, I've not done this on a MeFoto head personally, but the pictures above show it's possible at least on a different one of their tripods. Just speaking for myself I'd ...