I recently switched to a Mac and got a USB-C dual drive to complement my existing USB-A drive that I've been using to store files. Since I plan to carry my Mac around, I want to ensure I have a backup in case I misplace the drive. Is it feasible to set up the new drive as the primary and use the old drive as a live backup? Can I still remove the primary drive whenever I need to, and will the backup process resume automatically when I reconnect it? Thanks for any insights!
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Mirrored drives need both disks connected to maintain that mirroring process. If you use one without the other, it won't stay mirrored anymore, and keep in mind that a mirror setup isn't a true backup. A better approach would be to use one drive for regular storage and the other drive (plus a third option if you can swing it) as a dedicated backup, backed up using software solutions. You're actually safer that way!
Good point! I just want to make sure that when I plug my portable drive back into my PC, it will back everything up automatically. Is that something I can set up easily?