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Can you use an external hard drive for multiple devices?

Any external drive can backup as many computers as there is space on the external drive, through any number of ways. Also, keep in mind that significant capacity may be needed to store all the files from the various computers, so be sure to purchase a drive large enough to handle your needs.

How do I share my external hard drive between two Macs?

Use networking Click on Sharing. Check the box next to File Sharing. Click on the + button under Shared Folders to share specific folders. In this case, share the external hard drive.

How do I make my external hard drive shareable?

Adding an external hard drive to your network

1. Connect the external hard drive to the USB port of your server or computer that is always ON.
2. Click the Start button, then click Computer.
3. Right-click on the external drive, then select Share with.
4. Click the Advanced Sharing…
5. Check the Share this folder option.

Can I connect two Macs with USB C?

Using target disk mode (TDM) means you can use the USB-C charge cable that came with your Mac to connect both Macs together and easily copy files from one to the other. Enabling TDM is done by first shutting down the Mac you want to copy files from.

How do I make my external hard drive shareable on a Mac?

Set up file sharing on Mac

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sharing .
2. Select the File Sharing checkbox.
3. To select a specific folder to share, click the Add button at the bottom of the Shared Folders list, locate the folder, select it, then click Add.

How can I share my hard drive between two computers?

Share a folder, drive, or printer

1. Right-click the folder or drive you want to share.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Share this folder.
4. In the appropriate fields, type the name of the share (as it appears to other computers), the maximum number of simultaneous users, and any comments that should appear beside it.

Can I use an external hard drive as my main drive on Mac?

Using an external storage device as your startup may not only increase performance and storage space, but also benefit your wallet. It can prevent or delay the need to replace a Mac that, aside from issues with the internal startup drive, works well for you. It can also reduce the cost when you purchase a new Mac.

Can I use external hard drive as main drive?

ANSWER: Yes you can, but it will be much slower and more likely to fail than an internal hard drive. The drive will not boot until you install the operating system on it.