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plug and play external backup drives for Macbook pro 14 inch 2021

What are best plug and play external backup drives for Macbook pro 14 inch 2021 using Time Machine.

I'm considering G-Technolgy and LaCie.

The Western Digital I had required a driver install, reformatting, change in security settings and still the Macbook would not recognize it.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 1:07 PM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 1:19 PM

Hard drive technology is considered mature; pretty much all of them are fine. Of course you'll find lemon ever so often. Read user reviews and comments here and make an informed decision. I've had outstanding service for LaCie, Western Digital, Samsung and others.


None of them need any maker software. Your Mac has everything needed built-in.


Be sure you buy enough capacity. General thought if you plan on keeping all data for years is to buy double your internal drive's capacity.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

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Dec 6, 2021 1:19 PM in response to zardoz8

Hard drive technology is considered mature; pretty much all of them are fine. Of course you'll find lemon ever so often. Read user reviews and comments here and make an informed decision. I've had outstanding service for LaCie, Western Digital, Samsung and others.


None of them need any maker software. Your Mac has everything needed built-in.


Be sure you buy enough capacity. General thought if you plan on keeping all data for years is to buy double your internal drive's capacity.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

plug and play external backup drives for Macbook pro 14 inch 2021

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