can I use this device to backup my computer data?
1967101
You can get up to 4GB of data on it, so it depends how much data you have on your computer.
488767
I am not sure, but I would like to think why not use it for back up of any computers.
545221
Yes. You can use Synology Data Replicator or you can use the standard backup program that comes with windows. See synology link for instructions. https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/tutorials/454
1660474
I'm not sure I only have mine set up just for backing up my files sorry I couldn't answer your questions
1810608
If you are backing up to an external drive, you will be fine. You can program the software to make scheduled backup to any drive but I do not know if you can change were the data resides unless you do that at installation of the software.
1631656
I understand that you can, in theory, but have read experts who advise against it. I use mine to back up Macs (which it does perfectly), but have a separate arrangement for PCs.
1219418
I have recently used it to backup all my photos and iTunes music from my Mac. But it comes setup for windows and has to be reformatted for a Mac. Not sure if you would lose your data.
1802826
Yes ,you can used. The situation was that some times its turn off. And lost the data.
2272774
If your question is can you backup data from an external drive connected to your laptop, the answer is yes. If you are a Mac user this drive should appear on your desktop just like the external drive from which you want to backup the data. You can then use the backup program of your choice, such as Carbon Copy Cloner. I'm not a PC user but I assume that you would be able to see this drive under the "Computer" setting from the start menu (not sure about where it is in Windows 8). Then you could backup data from the external drive connected to your laptop to the Seagate drive. You might need some help from someone who uses PCs.
1662396
How you perform a backup isn't unique to this drive. It does not come with any software. You'll have to check your operating system's instructions. I'm guessing you are using Windows. If you are using the Apple OS, Time Machine takes care of all the work.
542379
Depending on your network, you can use really any computer and OS; this will just be a network drive they can access. The answer can also vary based on what backup utility you are using, now a days most can use a network backup with no problem (worst case scenario you can map the network drive).
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1. The backup unit can be plugged into any USB 3.0 connection. so what ever computer your plugged into, this device will store information.2. Regards the internet software option that comes with the device, this could be problematic.3. A second possible solution would be to leave the device permanently attached to the desktop, declare it public (shared) to the laptop and point the backup software on the laptop to the public device.4. I use Norton Ghost backup software which will work over a network. validate that your backup software will work over a network for paragraph 3, to work.hope this helps. 1. The backup unit can be plugged into any USB 3.0 connection. so what ever computer your plugged into, this device will store information.2. Regards the internet software option that comes with the device, this could be problematic.3. A second possible solution would be to leave the device permanently attached to the desktop, declare it public (shared) to the laptop and point the backup software on the laptop to the public device.4. I use Norton Ghost backup software which will work over a network. validate that your backup software will work over a network for paragraph... » Read More 1. The backup unit can be plugged into any USB 3.0 connection. so what ever computer your plugged into, this device will store information.2. Regards the internet software option that comes with the device, this could be problematic.3. A second possible solution would be to leave the device permanently attached to the desktop, declare it public (shared) to the laptop and point the backup software on the laptop to the public device.4. I use Norton Ghost backup software which will work over a network. validate that your backup software will work over a network for paragraph 3, to work.hope this helps. « Show Less
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This device works just fine. You can attach a external hard drive to it and access elsewhere. You can access it by signing in your device by E-mail address at their website.
1955086
Yes. Clear off the WD software, and use Mac Time Machine, if you're using it for backup. Or partition it using any format you like and use it as a storage device.
1451538
When formatted the total storage is about 1.71 TB so if both if the total data required for the backups is less then yes. If its not then no.
272152
plug it into another computer to test if it can connect. If not, hope you have a backup strategy in place. The trade off for speed, on this device, is reliability.
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As long as your computer equipment has the appropriate usb driver program installed (most do) it should work. A more pressing concern might be whether or not you choose to password protect or encrypt the files to prevent loss of privacy in the event the drive is lost or stolen. I haven't personally explored this function on the drive.