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Can other files and folders be stored on the same external hard drive you are using for a backup

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 13, 2022 11:11 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2022 12:10 PM

It is not a good idea because Time Machine likes lots of space to work in.

Plus if the drive fails, then you will loose both.

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den.thed

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Mar 13, 2022 12:10 PM in response to MacBookScarecrow

It is not a good idea because Time Machine likes lots of space to work in.

Plus if the drive fails, then you will loose both.

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