Volatile external storage connected to a StarTech dock

Hello Klicho,

This is just a behavior of external storage devices with any computer. It's not really a best practice, but more of necessity to eject external storage devices. An external storage device, like a hard drive or flash drive, should always be ejected before being physically disconnected from a computer.

While disconnecting a device without properly ejecting it doesn't mean it will definitely cause damage to the files on it, the likelihood of it happening is high. If for some reason you're unable to eject a device (if you're getting an error or something when selecting the eject option) you would want to completely shut down the computer, then disconnect them.

Connect and use other storage devices with Mac

Since what your describing isn't a software based thing (someone is physically unplugging the devices without first ejecting them) there isn't any type of setting that would prevent that. There isn't any sort of physical locking device in the USB port that can prevent someone from unplugging it.

If someone else is doing this to your computer, really the only type of security or preventative measure would be to keep the computer in a secure space like an office with a locking door so others can't access it when you're not using it.

Cheers!

Hey there Klicho,

Glad to read this has given you some insight into the issue.

Please don't hesitate to post again if you need assistance with your Apple devices or services.

Regards.