Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced the general availability (GA) of OWC SoftRAID 8.6, featuring full macOS 26 compatibility plus new SMART over USB support, enabling users to monitor the health of nearly any USB or Thunderbolt-connected drive with ease.

"Every update to SoftRAID comes from listening to what our customers need to protect and power their work," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC. "With version 8.6, we've made it even easier to keep drives healthy and data secure, whether you're running USB or Thunderbolt. Our mission has always been to give creators and professionals the confidence that their storage won't hold them back, and this release delivers exactly that."