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Ok, so I should buy the cable. Once I do, I will plug it into my Mac, where I have Time Machine running and used almost daily. <br />
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Will I be prompted when I pug it in?<br />
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Thanks
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Ok, so I should buy the cable. Once I do, I will plug it into my Mac, where I have Time Machine running and used almost daily.

Will I be prompted when I pug it in?

Thanks

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I do not want to use wireless for backup and no longer was a Time Capsule connected to my router.<br />
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How do I connect the two? I expect to need to buy a USB cable with male connectors on both ends, but only if I am told this would work.<br />
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Thanks
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I do not want to use wireless for backup and no longer was a Time Capsule connected to my router.

How do I connect the two? I expect to need to buy a USB cable with male connectors on both ends, but only if I am told this would work.

Thanks

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