Do I need to use the WD app's to access the drive localy, or will it mount in the Mac finder like any other network storage?
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You only need to use the apps when accessing the drive remotely. If you're on the same network, you can mount the folder path on your computer and access it like it was just a regular folder.
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I think that on a Mac you'd need to install the app, but I'm clueless about them, and my wife is brand new to the platform.
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I have a PC. Don't know much about Macs. But it should be found on the network without the app for sure.
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@Tony I believe you could. You'd have to create two partitions on the drive, one formatted in HFS+ (for Mac) and the other in NTFS (for Windows). I have never done any such thing but it might be worth a try. Of course, as these drives have come so far down in price, why not just buy two, one for Mac and the other for Windows?
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No, just simply "Select" the WD My Passbook hard drive as your storage device of choice.
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I'm not sure. Interesting application, so the whole network could access the drive, but I think you'd have to reach out to the manufacturer for that one.
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Hello David Yes, in my domestic network scenario I use a Mac and my wife use a Windows laptop and network drive map works without problems. The NAS is connected on my Apple Time Capsule 1TB old version and the GUI interface of this NAS is easy to use and the access is via http. About the FTP, I can't comment because I've never used.
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Yes, it will work on Macs. WD markets an additional drive specifically for Macs, but it's all a marketing ploy. They are interchangeable.
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Go to WD site support. It seems simple however there some reviews in the web forums indicating some application in the PC is required.
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The drive work fine in a Mac. I had to buy an adapter, because the one that ships with it won't fit the Mac case. I bought it from Other World Computing.
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Just to throw in my 2 cents here, the Disk Utility reformat mentioned above in Andrew's post is spot-on. The drive so far as been great to use. However, I'm running Mac 10.5.6 and it was immediately recognized when I first plugged it in: it mounted and Time Machine asked if I wanted to use it for backups...I did the reformatting anyway as the apps on board are no use to a Mac owner.BTW, the $99 price was unbelievable!Fingers crossed on reliability,Yikesboy
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Just to throw in my 2 cents here, the Disk Utility reformat mentioned above in Andrew's post is spot-on. The drive so far as been great to use. However, I'm running Mac 10.5.6 and it was immediately recognized when I first plugged it in: it mounted and Time Machine asked if I wanted to use it for backups... I did the reformatting anyway as the apps on board are no use to a Mac owner. BTW, the $99 price was unbelievable! Fingers crossed on reliability, Yikesboy
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Of course. The drive comes preformatted for HFS+, the standard Mac HDD formatting system, but all you have to do for Windows is reformat the drive in your chosen Windows format. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2jn9_ZvIkM
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It will appear under network in file explorer. You access it from there just like you would any local drive. You can even set up different permissions for different users so each user's files can be password protected.
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Yes it will, but format it to "Mac OS Extended" for better reliability. Detailed instructions (sounds complicated, but is easy if you follow step-by-step):Open Disk Utility in your Mac's Utilities folder. Select the new WD drive that you have attached via USB cable. Click "Partition", and choose "1 Partition" from the Partition Layout popup menu.[Be aware that this will permanently erase the contents of the drive including any WD software. On a Mac you don't need the WD software.]Choose "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". Click "Options" and choose "GUID Partition".Click "Apply" and Disk Utilities will format your drive.All is now minty fresh and ready to use!Remember always to eject the drive before physically unplugging it from your Mac. Yes it will, but format it to "Mac OS Extended" for better reliability. Detailed instructions (sounds complicated, but is easy if you follow step-by-step):Open Disk Utility in your Mac's Utilities folder. Select the new WD drive that you have attached via USB cable. Click "Partition", and choose "1 Partition" from the Partition Layout popup menu.[Be aware that this will permanently erase the contents of the drive including any WD software. On a Mac you don't need the WD software.]Choose "Mac OS Extended... » Read More Yes it will, but format it to "Mac OS Extended" for better reliability. Detailed instructions (sounds complicated, but is easy if you follow step-by-step):Open Disk Utility in your Mac's Utilities folder. Select the new WD drive that you have attached via USB cable. Click "Partition", and choose "1 Partition" from the Partition Layout popup menu.[Be aware that this will permanently erase the contents of the drive including any WD software. On a Mac you don't need the WD software.]Choose "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". Click "Options" and choose "GUID Partition".Click "Apply" and Disk Utilities will format your drive.All is now minty fresh and ready to use!Remember always to eject the drive before physically unplugging it from your Mac. « Show Less
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You need to setup remote access in order to access the drive as a cloud device connect to the device by typing the ip address in your browser http://192.168.1.##/UI/. This should bring you to the User interface for your cloud, log in if you have already set up an account. click on manage cloud access and follow the instructions for setting up cloud access. Once you have done that you will also need to load either the windows, iPhone, or Android "WD My Cloud" There is also a photo app for your iPhone or Android. It can be set to work with either via your carrier or you may restrict photo uploads to only happen while you are connecte to wifi (save on your data plan) I hope this helps.
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The drive shows up as a network drive but you should be able to install programs on it. If you just want an external drive to install programs on you wouldn't need this network drive. You could do that on any external hard drive that is not networked. You would only need this drive if you wish to have access to your files and data while away from your computer say on a laptop or other desktop computer.Hope this helps.uspilot
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I have been using it with OS X Mount Lion since the OS came out with no issues. I have had no overheating issues, and although I don't use the WD software that is included I wouldn't object to it for any reason. Just format, load, and go...very easy.
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I have used it on both Mac and PC and have daisy chained it with other drives on FireWire. It will do everything you are asking about here.