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Caryn West Author

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Ecrpt my back up drive or not?

should I encrypt my backup drive for my iMac with OS Catalina to use with TIME MACHINE?

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 8:17 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Posted on Nov 5, 2021 10:35 PM

That is totally up to you, however if you do DO NOT lose your password or your backup is gone. If you are in an area where you are worried about theft then encryption is wise.

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rkaufmann87

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Nov 5, 2021 10:35 PM in response to Caryn West

That is totally up to you, however if you do DO NOT lose your password or your backup is gone. If you are in an area where you are worried about theft then encryption is wise.

Caryn West Author

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Nov 6, 2021 11:54 AM in response to rkaufmann87

thank you!

Another question now that I have chosen encrypted, can I uninencrupt this drive and back up at some point?

rkaufmann87

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Nov 6, 2021 1:27 PM in response to Caryn West

Yes.

Ecrpt my back up drive or not?