A:AnswerIt depends how much internal storage you're backing up. When getting a external drive to run time machine on, I would recommend at minimum doubling your internal storage.
A:AnswerYes. I use both Mac and PC and always format my drives to ExFAT which works seamlessly on both platforms. If you prioritize on Windows NTFS then you can use Paragon NTFS to allow Macs to read the disc in native format.
My understanding is with the new Mac OS High Sierra there is a new file format that may cause some compatibility issues so if you are using that OS make sure to pick a legacy format not the HTFS+ I think its called.
A:AnswerPlug it in your mac, open disk utility and then you can select the drive and format it to whatever you want and make partitions if you choose to. Very simple and straightforward on a mac.
A:AnswerI have several Western Digital drives like this that are about 4-5 years old and they are doing fine. It is a good idea to plug them in every once in a while, there's a physical disc inside that spins, and it's good to spin it every couple of months.
A:AnswerMy guess is file system. When plugged into a windows pc (or mac), what file system are the 2 working drives showing? Now what about the easystore?
A:AnswerHi Tae, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug and play external portable drive tested and designed only for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. To know more about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello Timothy, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. The easystore portable drive is both USB 3.0 ready and USB 2.0 compatible and comes with USB 3.0 Type-A Interface. For more information: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello MidniteFlier, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. The drive is both USB 3.0 ready and USB 2.0 compatible. It comes with USB 3.0 Type-A cable. Please check with the manufacturer vendor whether the WD drive will fit and support the host device. Refer to the link to know more about the drive: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello Ronnisim, Based on your query we would recommend you to drag an drop the files from drive to the computer or vice versa to transfer the files. Refer to the link to know more about the drive: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello Oceans, Please know that WD easystore is a plug and play drive you don't need to install anything , However if you want then you could install WD Discovery application from the link mentioned below:https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20465/kw/wd%20discovery .
If the issue persist then We would request you to open a support ticket with brief query and screenshots. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug 'n' play external portable drive tested and designed only for Windows and Mac computers. The drive ships with a USB 3.0 cable and uses USB 3.0 Type-A interface. Yes ,This drive can use to store data. However we recommend you to please contact your host device vendor support to check whether the drive will support. Easystore Portable User Manual (PDF): https://products.wdc.com/library/?id=1542&type=25&cn=4779-705168&lang=en To know more about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A:AnswerHello, Please be informed that the WD Easystore drive is a plug 'n' play external portable drive tested and designed only for Windows and Mac computers. The drive ships with a USB 3.0 cable and uses USB 3.0 Type-A interface. Easystore Portable User Manual (PDF): https://products.wdc.com/library/?id=1542&type=25&cn=4779-705168&lang=en To know more about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.