Is the software with this device compatible with Mac's Time Machine?

You will need to reformat the drive to HTFS+ which is easily done with disc utility. Time Machine can not back up to FAT32. Macs come with all the software needed already installed and it's easy. There's no need to use 3rd party software.

Does it show up like a drive with a letter when you plug it in? Like the old external drives used to.

Your operating system will auto assign a drive letter to any storage device detected. So, in Windows - Yes, ALL Windows versions will auto assign a drive letter. Once connected you have the option to assign a drive letter to it for all future connections (like P: for portable) rather than take the default.

Will this drive work with the Xbox one? My main concern is that this drive is unformatted, and most compatible are shown as NTFS. I would think that since the Xbox automatically re-formats the drive during initial installation unformatted, NTFS and FAT32 would all work, is this correct as well?

Yes. I've been using the 1TB version on my Xbox One for at least six months now with no issues. I had the Xbox format it, just in case, before use. The downside of USB-powered drives is that its max RPM is 5400, so the install and load times are slower than the on-board drive. If you want faster install and load times of your files/games, you'd have to get a 7200RPM driver, however those need external power (In other words, they have a wall wart which could be unsightly or you might not have an outlet available nearby.)

how does data encryption work?

Encryption is basically encoding information in a way that only the person or computer with the key can decode it. Algorithm's provides the directions and gives a certain range of possible combinations to create the encoded message. A key is a sequence of digital bits that works with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt the message. basically if you have something on the external hard drive that you don't want others to see if it was stolen or for any other reason encryption keeps them out. you need the key to be able to look at the items / files on the drive.

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💾 Rugged speed meets smart backup—because your data deserves the best.

INSTANT BACKUP BUTTON - One-touch auto backup ensures your critical files are always secured with zero hassle.
BLAZING FAST USB 3 1 GEN 1 - Seamlessly transfer massive files in seconds, keeping your workflow unstoppable.
TRIPLE LAYER SHOCK DEFENSE - Rugged design with three-stage shock protection to safeguard your data on the go.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Effortlessly works with Mac, Windows, and Linux—your data, your rules.
ELITE SOFTWARE SUITE INCLUDED - Transcend Elite & RecoveRx software empower you with advanced data management and recovery.

The Transcend Storejet 25M3 rugged 2TB external hard drive combines a high-capacity 2.5-inch mechanical HDD with USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface for fast data transfer. Its three-stage shock protection system ensures durability, while the one-touch auto backup button and included Transcend Elite and RecoveRx software provide seamless data management and recovery across Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.

Specifications

Brand	Transcend
Product Dimensions	12.95 x 8.23 x 1.88 cm; 185.97 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number	TS2TSJ25M3S
Manufacturer	Transcend
Series	TS2TSJ25M3S
Color	Silver/Green
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Processor Count	1
RAM Size	2048 GB
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Power Source	USB POWERED
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.7 or later, Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	4.9 Watt Hours
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Lithium Battery Weight	0.85 Grams
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	2
Item Weight	186 g

Reviews

R**E

One of the best external HDD for this price

This is my first order from amazon.ae from Bahrain and all gone well. Delivery was very fast and delivery charge & price of the product is cheaper compared to amazon.com.I didn't liked packaging from amazon because one side of the product box have dents. But inside that, transcend made good packing and that protected the external HDD.Before using to store data, I reformatted to exFat to make it work with both Windows and Mac, and then checked HDD for bad sectors. But no issues and perfectly fine.I tested read & write speed using BlackMagic Disk Speed test tool and it showing 116+ MBPS(928 Mbps) write speed and 120.1 MBPS (960.8 Mbps) read speed. It is a good speed for HDD. Mine is 2TB. I'm using 1TB for Time Machine and 1TB as exFat, So I can use that 1 TB on both windows and mac.

15.11.2020

M**M

روعة

لتخزين كل الملفات الكبيرة بها😍👍

30.12.2024

M**J

Value for money!

29.06.2020

M**R

Perfect external hard disk

I like it’s capacity compared to its volumeI like it’s speedI like the shock absorbencyI like it’s priceIt is very practical

18.08.2021

C**Z

Loved it!

It's compatible to Mcbook. Loved it. Easy to use. I might get another one.

19.03.2024

R**A

Very good value for your money

It's genuine and durable. I recommend it 100%

14.04.2021

R**.

Happy to see WD HDD inside 😊😊. Thanks transced. They provide a great protection over HDD.

Good working, Appreciate for dessign.

15.11.2021

Y**Y

Excellent!

30.09.2023

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