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Why must I use a storage device only as my Time Machine backup disk, and not for storage of other files? I already have a device that has some files on it, but it has a lot of space available.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 20, 2022 10:37 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2022 11:02 AM

You could partition the drive but I would not recommend that. Why put all your eggs in one basket. To be safe use two different drives.

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Dec 20, 2022 11:02 AM in response to roundedsides

You could partition the drive but I would not recommend that. Why put all your eggs in one basket. To be safe use two different drives.

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