Seagate Backup Plus comes pre-formatted with the NTFS format, which is compatible only with Windows Operating Systems. Therefore, you can connect this hard drive to your Windows computer without any further formatting. But, this format is not compatible with Mac OS. In that case, we all prefer exFAT, which is compatible with both Windows and Mac Operating Systems. But unfortunately, exFAT is not compatible with Time Machine backup. In every way, there comes a hindrance. But, don’t worry; you still have a cool technique to deal with this trouble. You can handle this problem by creating partitions. Read this article and learn the procedure for Seagate Backup Plus Partition in detail.
If you want to use your hard drive on your Mac, Windows, and also for your Time Machine backup, creating partitions is the right option. Partitions are like rooms on your hard drive that don’t interfere with one another. Therefore, you can create a specific partition for your Windows and Mac computers with the exFAT format and make an exclusive partition for your Time Machine backup with the HFS+ format. With all that said, let us learn the exact procedure to do this task.
This is how you should create your Seagate Backup Plus Partition. For further clarifications, just connect with our technical experts by utilizing the Call button.
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