External Hard Drives + Big Sur (Mac Pro) + Time Machine 'Ownership' Rules:
Is it possible to use external hard drives, such as this one, for both Time Machine back-ups as well as manual changes/additions (I like to use my hard drives for both-- as if it's one giant USB stick)?
Context:
- I've had difficulties since the new OS update. Seagate and WB both claim it's an Apple issue. Yes, I've reformatted it to ASFP or whatever it is. The problem is: whenever I reformatted it, the SECOND I connected the hard drive to Time Machine, my ownership/rights to the hard drive became "reader only". It's driving me crazy.
- Since 2018, I've bought the same hard drive (linked earlier) and have been able to use it for Time Machine backups as well as my own manual/personal 'giant USB stick'.
If it IS possible to have both: what do I need to do? Do I need to buy an Apple-approved external hardrive now? What's changed???
Only a month ago, I was able to use my (almost full) hard drive for both functions/purposes. But the second I bought a new hard drive, it just won't work. I've bought two different hard drives, and had to return both because I really want both functions/purposes for my back ups. I need to be able to create folders, delete + move files manually.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4