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So...can I use a thumb drive for Time Machine backup?

So...can I use a thumb drive for Time Machine backup?

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 27, 2020 3:38 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2020 3:43 PM

I wouldn't recommend it. They are not designed for repeated writing.

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So...can I use a thumb drive for Time Machine backup?

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