Question 1

Is the software with this device compatible with Mac's Time Machine?

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You will need to reformat the drive to HTFS+ which is easily done with disc utility. Time Machine can not back up to FAT32. Macs come with all the software needed already installed and it's easy. There's no need to use 3rd party software.

Question 2

Does it show up like a drive with a letter when you plug it in? Like the old external drives used to.

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Your operating system will auto assign a drive letter to any storage device detected. So, in Windows - Yes, ALL Windows versions will auto assign a drive letter.  Once connected you have the option to assign a drive letter to it for all future connections (like P: for portable) rather than take the default.

Question 3

Will this drive work with the Xbox one?  My main concern is that this drive is unformatted, and most compatible are shown as NTFS.  I would think that since the Xbox automatically re-formats the drive during initial installation unformatted, NTFS and FAT32 would all work, is this correct as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I've been using the 1TB version on my Xbox One for at least six months now with no issues. I had the Xbox format it, just in case, before use. The downside of USB-powered drives is that its max RPM is 5400, so the install and load times are slower than the on-board drive. If you want faster install and load times of your files/games, you'd have to get a 7200RPM driver, however those need external power (In other words, they have a wall wart which could be unsightly or you might not have an outlet available nearby.)

Question 4

how does data encryption work?

Accepted Answer

Encryption is basically encoding information in a way that only the person or computer with the key can decode it. Algorithm's provides the directions and gives a certain range of possible combinations to create the encoded message. A key is a sequence of digital bits that works with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt the message. basically if you have something on the external hard drive that you don't want others to see if it was stolen or for any other reason encryption keeps them out. you need the key to be able to look at the items / files on the drive.

ASIN	B07B4KXTQK
Additional Features	Durable, One-touch auto backup button, Shock Resistant, Three-stage shock protection system
Best Sellers Rank	#74 in External Hard Drives
Brand	Transcend
Built-In Media	PHD
Cache Memory Installed Size	2
Color	Iron Gray
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (13,394)
Data Transfer Rate	600 megabytes_per_second
Digital Storage Capacity	2 TB
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	3 years
Enclosure Material	Plastic/Rubber
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00760557840886
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 inches
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5200 rpm
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.1 Type A
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Type Name	Transcend TS2TSJ25M3S Information 2 TB StoreJet M3 USB 3.0 Slim External Hard Drive, Grey
Item Weight	6.56 ounces
Manufacturer	SILICON POWER COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATIONS USA INC.
Media Speed	600
Mfr Part Number	TS2TSJ25M3S
Model Name	SJ25M3
Model Number	TS2TSJ25M3S
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	600 megabytes_per_second
Specific Uses For Product	Business
UPC	760557840886
Warranty Description	Three-year Limited Warranty

Transcend 2TB StoreJet 25M3 Rugged Portable HDD, One Touch Backup

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