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Difference between Seagate Backup Plus and Time Machine?

Can anyone tell me what the diff is between Backup Plus and Time machine?


I started and the following screen showed up (see below). Does this mean that Seagate Backup Plus will replace Time Machine? Or does it supplement TM?


I'm afraid that if I select "Use as Backup Disk" I might regret it...so I'd like to understand.


Thx


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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Actually version 10.9.3

Posted on Dec 6, 2015 7:14 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2015 10:25 AM

Time Machine is only software — it is not (cannot) backing up your data, unless you have an external hard drive attached to your Mac.

Backup Plus is an external hard drive. Time Machine will backup your data onto the Backup Plus, if you say "Yes."

The Seagate drive also comes with its own automatic backup software for PCs, but on a Mac you should use your Mac's Time Machine software to do this job.


If you want automated regular backups to an external hard drive, and you aren't already using another external hard drive, click "Yes" — this will be the first time you are backing anything up.

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Dec 7, 2015 10:25 AM in response to beth917

Time Machine is only software — it is not (cannot) backing up your data, unless you have an external hard drive attached to your Mac.

Backup Plus is an external hard drive. Time Machine will backup your data onto the Backup Plus, if you say "Yes."

The Seagate drive also comes with its own automatic backup software for PCs, but on a Mac you should use your Mac's Time Machine software to do this job.


If you want automated regular backups to an external hard drive, and you aren't already using another external hard drive, click "Yes" — this will be the first time you are backing anything up.

Difference between Seagate Backup Plus and Time Machine?

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