Over the past couple years I had to send in the Macbook for repair, it was a machine that I did not keep any important info. I do have a concern that should a computer that has EVERYTHING on the hard drive would have to have repair. I sure would never want to send this to anyone, even Apple.
A couple questions. Is it a good idea to store the files and all items under the "Documents" fold on the Mac to a Firewire drive? Is this done by simply dragging the documents folder to the firewire and then directing future items to that location for storage? Will this mess up the backup software (TimeMachine or SuperDuper) where some of the items are on the Mac's internal hard drive and others are on the external firewire? If this is doable then should something go wrong with the unit and it has to be shipped to Nashville or taken to the Louisville store I would not have any concerns. Other than the documents files are there files stored elsewhere (such as the Library file in the root) where important info. such as passwords, keychain info. etc. would be exposed to someone with wrong motives? If so, I am assuming that these can't be moved as the OS will want them on the internal drive? Thanks for any suggestions on how best to accomplish this. John _______________________________________________ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be January 27 at MacAuthority, 128 Breckinridge Lane. Posting address: [email protected] Information: http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
