The original Akitio Node was the first external graphics box that came with a Mac-compatible Thunderbolt 3 chipset. Hence, it was recognized by macOS without needing to rely on hacks like previous ...

The Node is our first foray into external GPUs, but its a strong start with a budget-friendly solution that with a few tweaks could be the best bang for your buck. AKiTiO has been a designer, OEM, and ...

The Akitio Node external GPU cabinet is here to give your Thunderbolt 3-equipped laptop a big boost. This affordable unit—basically, a big steel box with a 400-watt PSU and a fan in front—lets you ...

The 2016 MacBook Pro has endured criticism for its lack of I/O ports, but what that it does have — two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports based on your configuration — has lots of potential. For example, ...

This is about as good as it gets in external storage, with a full x16 PCIe slot, bold red looks, and a DisplayPort output. Sold in this iteration with the wonderfully fast and long-lived Intel 905P ...

Longtime Mac accessory vendor OWC today announced that it has acquired Akitio, maker of popular professional-level external storage solutions focused on Thunderbolt 3. Akitio also offers a number of ...

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Apple recently announced they would be transitioning their Mac line from Intel processors to their own, ARM-based Apple Silicon. That process is meant to begin with hardware to be announced later this ...

After seeing this guide I have renewed hope in finally having a highly mobile laptop that can also satisfy my occasional gaming habit: Is anyone out there keeping tabs on what is probably the best GPU ...

Apple has updated its list of recommended eGPUs and chassis for specific graphics cards. More than a list of supported products, Apple's recommendations include some suggestions for what each item is ...

My son has a Lenovo Thinkpad T490 with a discrete Nvidia GPU plus an eGPU box and a Radeon RX570 connected via TB3. The T490 has a USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and a Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) ...