Can i use the time capsule also as shared harddrive?

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Level 1

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I want to use the time capsule for both backup and shared harddrive is this possible? I do want to store music and films

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 6.1

Posted on Jun 14, 2013 12:30 AM

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Answer 1

Level 6

12,105 points

I don't see a reason why you shouldn't be able to. It is basically a network attached store device.

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Answer 2

Level 10

209,547 points

Possible, yes, but not advisable unless you have backup copies of all the data. There's no easy way to back up a Time Capsule automatically.

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Answer 3

Level 8

38,863 points

Using the TC for both will also cause conficts. See #Q3 inUsing Time Machine with a Time Capsule for an explanation and some possible workarounds.

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