can i use my externall ssd to put things other than the mac backups on?
Can I use my external SSD that I use for my Time Machine for other storage or only the Time Machine?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.6
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KweekDraw wrote:
Can I use my external SSD that I use for my Time Machine for other storage or only the Time Machine?
you are asking for trouble.... I would not.
If you value your user data
3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.
More than one device, more than one backup methodology.
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