How do I properly eject my hard drive after back up

How do I properly eject my external hard drive after download

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 27, 2023 8:53 AM

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Feb 27, 2023 10:30 AM in response to SirWilliam_Ski6843

Select the drive icon.

select EJECT from The Finder's File menu.

physically remove the drive, if desired.

Feb 27, 2023 8:54 AM in response to SirWilliam_Ski6843

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