- #MY PASSPORT ULTRA FOR MAC WON'T CONNECT HOW TO#
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- #MY PASSPORT ULTRA FOR MAC WON'T CONNECT PORTABLE#
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For random 2mb operations we measured 75.88MB/s for reads and 77.45MB/s for writes. The Slim 1TB posted 107.60MB/s for 2mb sequential read and for 107.11MB/s sequential write. Using our Consumer Testing Platform, we measured transfer speeds from the My Passport Slim 1TB over USB 3.0 with IOMeter. One feature that is missing from the file backup mode is the ability to select file extensions to back up or exclude (such as. There is an icon allowing users to set how frequently backups are to be performed.
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SmartWare Pro also allows the user to select how frequently backups will be performed. File backup mode enables users to select individual folders. Category backs up the system drive by categories such as movies or music. The user can choose between “category” and “file” backup modes. The SmartWare Pro home screen allows users to select a backup target drive or select to backup to a Dropbox account.
#MY PASSPORT ULTRA FOR MAC WON'T CONNECT HOW TO#
WD SmartWare Pro provides detailed instructions for the user on how to perform its various backup functions. WD offers a Windows 8 app to access the drive which provides enhanced display and organization for the contents of the drive. WD Security password-protects the drive and allows the use of an automatic unlock feature for a specified user account. WD Utilities can also configure how much idle time to allow before the drive goes into a reduced-power sleep mode and provides a drive erase function.
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WD Utilities offers drive diagnostics, including SMART status, a self-test, and a full media scan to detect bad sectors. The SmartWare Pro license can be activated online for use with up to 3 computers via an installation process that follows familiar software installation conventions and is accessible for users with general proficiency installing and operating new software. The drive comes preformatted for Windows use, and incorporates a setup client for WD Utilities, WD SmartWare Pro and WD Security. The My Passsport Slim shares much of its bundled software and other functionality with the My Passport Ultra, and the bundled software is discussed with more detail in that review. The My Passport Slim does not require external power, drawing its supply from the USB port. The 2TB model will measure 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.7-inches. The 1TB My Passport Slim measures only 4.33 x 3.14 x 0.48-inches. The Slim, while intended for use with Windows, features a more sturdy aluminum enclosure like the enclosures we normally find in WD’s Mac lineup. In the past, WD has segmented their external hard drive chassis designs between the Mac and Windows PC platforms, with Windows receiving plastic chassis designs. The design of the My Passport Slim is one of its distinguishing characteristics. Data transfer rate: USB 3.0, up to 5 Gb/s (max).WD Security implements password protection for the contents of the drive. WD Utilities provides diagnostics, configuration for the amount of time before the drive enters sleep, and other drive tools. WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software supports continuous and scheduled approaches continuous backup runs in the background and backs up every change to protected files, whereas scheduled makes a compete backup on a regular interval. As with the My Passport Ultra which we recently reviewed, the Slim builds in additional value by incorporating bundled software which increases the utility of the drive for consumers. StorageReview has been working with a 1TB My Passport Slim review unit in advance of the launch.
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The drive is designed to maximize its utility and competitiveness as portable storage for consumers, offering 256-bit hardware encryption, WD SmartWare Pro local backup functionality, and integration with the Dropbox cloud backup service. My Passport Slim features connectivity and an initial NTFS format intended for Windows PCs, but also features the type of aluminum enclosure which we usually only see with WD’s offerings for Mac. WD has today announced its new My Passport Slim USB 3.0 external hard drive, available in 1TB (WDBGMT0010BAL) with a 2TB model (WDBPDZ0020BAL) expected later this year.
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