FYI, I know very little about external hard drives.
Short version: I'd like to have both of my MacBooks automatically back up (via Time Machine I presume is easiest) when they're on my home Wifi network. What's some of the easiest ways to do that? With which hard drives? Is it possible with a WD My Book Essential?
Long version (explanation): I have a 2TB WD My Book Essential. I've tried setting up to back up my 2 MacBooks wirelessly by plugging it into my router. However it only ever works for a day or two before it stops and I have to turn it off/back on and then redo it all. I want an effortless way so I can just set it up and leave it.
Complication(?): I have the WD hard drive partitioned so that I use part of it for the back up, and then other part for various storage.
Can I do this with my current hard drive, or do I need another one? Thanks
Short version: I'd like to have both of my MacBooks automatically back up (via Time Machine I presume is easiest) when they're on my home Wifi network. What's some of the easiest ways to do that? With which hard drives? Is it possible with a WD My Book Essential?
Long version (explanation): I have a 2TB WD My Book Essential. I've tried setting up to back up my 2 MacBooks wirelessly by plugging it into my router. However it only ever works for a day or two before it stops and I have to turn it off/back on and then redo it all. I want an effortless way so I can just set it up and leave it.
Complication(?): I have the WD hard drive partitioned so that I use part of it for the back up, and then other part for various storage.
Can I do this with my current hard drive, or do I need another one? Thanks