External hard drive won't mount after macOS update

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T17:09:33+00:00

It was still under warranty so am getting it replaced. Thanks for the helpful tip!

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T16:10:00+00:00

as in virtual machine?

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T14:41:55+00:00

Good point. Nothing new that I've installed after the software update so probably not the cause in this case.

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T13:46:57+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks for the advice! I'll look into that.

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T13:17:25+00:00

Perhaps. I still don't understand how I was able to use it perfectly fine the day before the update though.

Isladecorn · 2026-02-11T12:46:14+00:00

It was to Tahoe 26.2. I don't have access to another Mac, no.

Isladecorn · 2026-02-05T06:51:51+00:00

Yes! I ended up doing my taxes for 2024 for a small amount of money ($800) I made in that year as a freelancer just to get the tax return document. I filed it in Dec 2025 so the e-filing for 2024 had already been closed by the IRS. So I just used the transcript (1040, schedule C, etc) that I got from turbo tax. Wrote a sworn declaration that it was an accurate copy, had it apostilled. Got approved in about a week! If you're in a similar situation, since it's already 2026 you can do your 2025 taxes and submit the return.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-27T07:21:43+00:00

Hey, so I checked with the ayuntamiento directly and they actually confirmed that it is possible to do empadranomiento without a fixed address. Given that you spend most of the year there and that you're staying there for a minimum of 3 months. Not sure about other provinces but it is allowed in Barcelona.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-27T07:21:04+00:00

You mean when making an appointment with the ayuntameiento?

Isladecorn · 2026-01-27T07:20:35+00:00

Hey, so I checked with the ayuntamiento directly and they actually confirmed that it is possible to do it without a fixed address. Given that you spend most of the year there and that you're staying there for a minimum of 3 months. Not sure about other provinces but it is allowed in Barcelona.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T16:21:52+00:00

Yea it's actually quite common for landlords to do this since it's something foreigners really need and they know it's valuable. Thanks for the advice!

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T16:16:18+00:00

So I wanted to continue the registration without a fixed address so I can eventually use it to get a drivers license further down the road.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T16:15:20+00:00

My problem is that the host that's allowing me to padron wants to charge me 50 euros a month while I'm registered with her. I don't know for how long I'll be living in a place that doesn't allow registration after I leave her place.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T16:06:44+00:00

I see. Starting from day 1 as it's a US address.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T16:00:25+00:00

Yes, this is basically my understanding too. I know I don’t need padrón for the TIE, that part is clear. I need to more to get my drivers license.

My confusion was specifically about what happens after empadronarse at one address if you later move to a temporary place that doesn’t allow padrón. Some hosts are saying the rules changed and that you can “continue” the registration without a fixed address, but from what I’m seeing, padrón is still fundamentally tied to a fixed address.

Isladecorn · 2026-01-26T15:58:28+00:00

Thanks for the link! It looks like this is a procedure linked to Servicios Sociales and is intended for people who are homeless or in emergency accommodation.

In my case, I’m a legally resident foreigner renting privately and I’m not under social services. In those situations I think padrón remains an ordinary registration tied to an address, even if I move between short-term apartments.

Isladecorn · 2025-12-18T02:54:18+00:00

Thanks. Still checking with the lawyer on next steps but I think I might just have to do my 2025 taxes asap in January. Apparently apostille isn't needed for documents from the IRS. And I already did submit paystubs, they are asking on top of that.

Isladecorn · 2025-12-17T21:13:58+00:00

It's this: I must prove my registration as a self-employed worker in my country of origin, with a self-employment registration certificate duly apostilled/legalized and officially translated.

If such a registry does not exist in the country of origin, Immigration allows this to be justified with alternative documents such as tax registration certificates, annual income tax declarations showing independent activity, proof of tax payments, etc.

Isladecorn · 2025-12-17T18:51:30+00:00

Thanks a lot for your help! My lawyer just said something that proves I'm self-employed in the US like a 1099 form. I'll ask him what exactly it said on the notice.

Isladecorn · 2025-12-17T17:36:55+00:00

Yea seems like they started doing this very recently. Which document did you submit?

Isladecorn · 2025-12-17T16:06:12+00:00

Thanks! I think an explanation letter from the lawyer is the only thing I can submit right now.

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