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I cannot back up using Time Machine because two disks have the same name. How do I rename?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 6, 2022 8:26 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2022 8:44 AM

Click on either one in the Finder, press Enter, and type a new name.

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Feb 6, 2022 8:44 AM in response to Stinger_1

Click on either one in the Finder, press Enter, and type a new name.

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