How do I access all folders and photos on an external hard drive (My Passport for Mac) using a MacBook Pro?

My MacBook runs on OS Sequoia 15.3.2. My ext hard drive is ‘My Passport for a Mac’ which I bought 4 years ago.


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 28, 2025 12:08 AM

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Mar 28, 2025 9:23 AM in response to frustrated Apple baby

frustrated Apple baby wrote:

My MacBook runs on OS Sequoia 15.3.2. My ext hard drive is ‘My Passport for a Mac’ which I bought 4 years ago.

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Plug it in...?


You do not have an adapter to plug it in(?) Then buy one USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple


Do you see in the Finder Sidebar(?) makes some changes to Finder Settings.


Do you see it on your Desktop(?) makes some changes to Finder Settings.


Mar 28, 2025 3:00 PM in response to frustrated Apple baby

Dear leroydouglas, Thank you so much for responding to my trouble so promptly. However, your instructions weren’t shown fully as per my attached 2 x screenshots. I think it’s hidden by “title was re-titled by Moderator”. Do you mind email to me your reply instructions please? Most appreciated for your kindness to try to help me.



with best wishes, from Apple baby

Mar 29, 2025 5:41 AM in response to markwmsn

Dear Markwmsn,

Thank you for taking up my trouble. This is my first attempt to try to access and open my files, folders and disks in the external hard drive. Since I posted my question to this Support Community I came across MacUser Guide: Connect and use other storage devices with Mac, Move Files, to or from an External Storage device, and Get permission to view or work with files on storage device. I followed many instructions there. I’ve now successfully had my MacBook reached to a stage where Time Machine keeps ‘Applying Privilege to my Passport for Mac’. Time Machine has so far backed-up 64.4% during past 9 hours (my internet speed is slow.). I’d wait and see when it completed, whether I can access and open my files or not.

so please keep your fingers crossed for me. I will post my result to this Community. Thank you so much again.

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