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External Hard Drive Compatibility - Air 2013

Hello ,

I have a MacBook Air 2013 (Mid) , what external Hard-rive is recommended for USB 3.0 for Time Machine . I believe apple recommends LaCie and WD I am have checked all their hard fives for air 2013 under compatibility .. none of their hard-drives are able to function with my model that are listed for sale . If any one knows and 2.0 , 3.0 USB external drives to recommend for apple 2013 please let me know .

Thank you .

Be Safe .

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 1, 2021 5:13 AM

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tbirdvet

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Posted on May 1, 2021 4:48 PM

Most USB hard drives should work with your Mac. There is nothing unique to keep them from not working with the correct connector. You will need a dock or enclosure or SATA adapter to use any drive.

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