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Can I use TC with Time Machine on my iMac to do automatic backups and also read and write to the TC from my Windows 7 laptop?
I want to be able to do automatic backups from my iMac with TC and also use it as extra storage for files on my Windows 7 laptop, all wirelessly of course. Possible?
- Asked by Dennis D from Houston
- Sep 26, 2011
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If I use an external hard drive currently with time machine, and I buy TC, am I able to somehow transfer my Time Machine backups to my new TC?
- Asked by Cory S from Level Green
- Feb 18, 2010
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Can we use TC to share files between two windows 7 computers and 1 mac?
We are a small business and we are looking to back up a mac and to share files between 2 windows 7 computers and 1 mac computer. Does the Time Capsule do this? I was also wondering if we can use it to enable wireless printing to a Ricoh Aficio MP C3500? I don't know much about computers and would appreciate any help I can get. Also is it possible to back up the windows computers onto the TC?
- Asked by Jeffrey D from Evans
- Aug 3, 2012
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I currently backup my MacBook Pro with Leopard to my Time Capsule. If I buy a new iMac with Snow Leopard can it also be backed up to the same TC?
- Asked by James D from Glendora
- Nov 7, 2009
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Does TC work like Airport Express?
Meaning that:
1> When setup in Bridge Mode it connects wirelessly to my current WAP (Wireless Access Point), and will it also be a WiFi repeater?
2 > The Ethernet Ports work as a switch so when other devices are plugged in, they too will wirelessly connect to my home network?
3> The USB Port can be used to connect as a network printer (with Bonjour)?
4> And by doing all of the above it can hopefully still be used by my MAC's to do wireless Time Machine backups?- Asked by Jerry H from Lake Mary
- Jun 27, 2010
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can I see my backup on the TC without the internet cable plug in?
I want to know if the time capsule can also be used as a storage devices. For example, if I go to a business trip and take my TC, and the Hotel does not have internet access. Can I just plug in the power corder and see my backup?
- Asked by Amanda A
- Mar 10, 2010
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I use a Retina Macbook Pro which obviously doesn't have an ethernet port. Can the TC work wirelessly without the need of the TC being hard wired?
I have a few quick questions regarding the Time Capsule.
I'm interested in getting the 2TB version to backup my rMBP, an iMac and 2 external usb hard drives.
I'm assuming that back up works wirelessly for each device, once setup using the Airport Utility? There is no need to hardwire each Mac to setup and continue to use Time Machine on the TC?
I won't need to buy a Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter for my rMBP in order to use the Time Capsule on this machine?
The TC doesn't (and can't) replace my main router?
Thanks!- Asked by Chris J
- Mar 12, 2013
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Can I restrict internet access on a TC by user and/or time of day or of the week?
I currently use a Cisco router where I open and close internet access by MAC address depending on time of day and day of the week. For instance MAC address xx:xx:xx:xx: gets internet access from 9AM to noon and then from 7PM top 9PM on week ends, and no internet access until 7PM during weekdays. On the other hand another MAC address gets a different set of rules to access the internet while my, (MAC) and my wife's (PC Running Windows 7) computers have no restrictions.
I'm told by a sales rep in a computer store that there's "No problem", doing that but that guy also sells fridges and video games so I'm looking for a little more comfort.
Thanks- Asked by Jean-marc B from Vaudreuil-dorion
- Aug 31, 2010
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With the Time Capsule can I back up both windows as well as iMac on the automatic or sheduled backups? I use parallels.
- Asked by Anna J H from Moose Jaw
- Oct 6, 2010
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Consolidating media on TC...
I've been through a lot of the Q's on this product's Q&A thread but have one of my own:
- Currently, my iTunes Media Library is (on the most part) on my old Sony Vaio, with some larger files (mainly my TV show series) on a couple of external HDDs - I have a new Macbook that I don't want to ram with media..
My question is, how easy is it going to be to consolidate my entire iTunes media library on the TC so it can permanently be accessed from either my Macbook, Apple TV or iPhone etc... what steps would I have to go through to achieve this centrally stored media utopia?! (can I plug the HDD's via USB in to the TC and use my Mac to 'drag files' from the HDD's on to the TC?) - ultimately I want the files on the TC and the HDD'a put to pasture...
Equally.. with my library then on TC - if I buy an album on my iPhone or a film on my Mac... how do I 'sync' it over to the TC without messing about? (I don't want dupe files - one Time Machine backup version and one that I've manually 'copied' over to the TC iTunes Library...
I'm hoping all this will 'just work' :-S- Asked by Ryan W
- Jul 3, 2011
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Can an old Time Capsule be used as Hard Drive for media files so I can get a new TC for backup?
As I have gotten into editing and archiving family video, I have filled up my iMac's memory and my Time Capsule is also full. Can I "empty" the backup data from my original TC and direct my iTunes media to be stored there and then buy a new TC with more memory to resume by backups?
If I do this, will all my media still be "visible" to AppleTV so I can still access it via AppleTV and be able to stream it to my entertainment system?
If so, how do I remove all the backup data from the original TC?- Asked by Patrick G from Cambridge
- Aug 28, 2011
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Is the TC HD compatible with the PS3 for Backups? If not, how can I benefit from the TC using my PS3, Windows laptop and Macbook pro?
- Asked by Irving R from Cleveland
- Mar 2, 2010
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In My Laptop Windows Vista SP1 OS is installed. Is TC is able to take auto backup from this OS?
- Asked by Vineet T
- Oct 25, 2009
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Using TC to transfer everything from old Powermac G3 to a new iMac
I want to replace my wife's old Powermac G3 (iOS 10.4) with a new iMac. Can I backup all files to a Time Capsule then upload to the new computer. Thinking I'll get a Time Capsule anyway since I have an iMac, iPad/Phone also.
- Asked by Jeff H from Rossland
- Nov 3, 2011
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Can I use one time capsule for two diffeent MacBook Pros, each with their own 'time machine'?
I am thinking about purchasing a TC and am tring to see if it will take care of both these things. I currently have an airport express but no backup.
- Asked by Misha B from Gainesville
- Nov 25, 2010
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Does TC slow the computer down
I was keen on buying the Time Capsule until I read that it slowed the computer down while it is running. Is this True?
Is there a way round this, like only turning on the time capsule only when I want it to perform a back up?- Asked by Mark R
- Dec 2, 2010
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Do I have to format the TC's hard drive like I would a standard external if I want some space for Time Machine and some space for data?
I'd like to use it for both - a TM back-up as well as a shared iPhoto Library, shared iTunes, etc. How difficult is this? Do I have to allocate the space myself or will the TC do it for me?
- Asked by Travis R from Colorado Springs
- Nov 9, 2009
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can I migrate files from PC to MacBook Pro with TC?
I want to buy MBP to replace desktop PC. Will I be able to use PC files on MBP (Windows XP, MS Office, photos, iTunes files, Outlook contacts, etc)?
If I buy a Time Machine, can I transfer files from the PC to MBP using the TM? Is there a better way to migrate files?
I'm new to Mac!- Asked by Val H from Santa Rosa
- May 15, 2010
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