Q: Storing applications on original SSD on Macbook Air mid 2011

I have recently replaced my original 64 GB Mac SSD with a new 240 GB SSD. The original drive can now be used as additional storage. I think this is a great feature. I wonder if I can move my iTunes and iPhoto and all associated files to the attached Drive.

Should I do it? Will there be any problems accessing the photos and music as long the original SSD is attached as USB?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 4, 2015 6:55 PM

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Nubz N. Jan 6, 2015 7:58 AM in response to Baa'ul
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Jan 6, 2015 7:58 AM in response to Baa'ul

Hello Baa'ul,

You can move your iTunes and iPhoto libraries to an external drive.
For details, there's articles for each.

iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder - Apple Support

iPhoto: How to move the Library folder to a new location - Apple Support

There's also some extra explanation for iPhoto here which has a section specifically for moving the iPhoto library to an external drive.

iPhoto: Sharing libraries among multiple users - Apple Support

Just remember, the external drive needs to be connected when you use iTunes or iPhoto.

Take care,
Nubz
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