Western Digital My Passport Ultra - 4TB

Yes, but the drive is pre-formatted for macOS. To use it with a Windows PC, you will need to reformat it using Windows Disk Management. Please note that reformatting will erase all data currently on the drive.

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra for Mac is bus-powered, meaning it draws power directly from your Mac's USB-C port. No external power adapter is needed, enhancing its portability.

This drive utilizes USB-C technology, which supports USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 speeds. Actual transfer speeds will vary depending on your Mac model, the type of files being transferred, and other system factors. As an HDD, it will generally perform slower than an SSD but offers significantly more capacity for the price.

Password protection is typically set up using the WD Discovery software, which includes WD Security. Install WD Discovery from the drive or the Western Digital website, then follow the prompts within WD Security to enable and configure password protection for your My Passport Ultra drive.

Yes, the Western Digital My Passport Ultra for Mac is fully compatible with Apple Time Machine. You can easily configure it as your backup disk within macOS System Settings to automatically back up your entire system.

The metal design provides enhanced resistance against minor impacts and daily wear and tear compared to plastic enclosures. While it adds to the drive's robustness for portable use, it is not completely shockproof, and care should still be taken to avoid significant drops.

First, ensure the USB-C cable is securely connected to both the drive and your Mac. Try connecting to a different USB-C port on your Mac. If it still doesn't appear, open Disk Utility (`Applications` > `Utilities` > `Disk Utility`) to see if the drive is listed there. If it is, you might need to mount it manually or run First Aid.

Ensure you are connecting the drive directly to a USB-C port on your Mac, not through a hub or adapter unless it is a high-quality, powered USB-C hub. Close any large applications running in the background, especially those performing file operations. Check the health of your Mac's USB-C port and the drive using diagnostic tools if available.

If you have enabled password protection and forgotten your password, accessing the data on the drive will be impossible without it. WD Security software typically offers a password hint or recovery option if configured during setup. If all else fails, you may need to reformat the drive, which will erase all data. Contact Western Digital support for further assistance.

Verify that your macOS version meets the minimum requirements for the Acronis True Image software. Re-download the software installer from the Western Digital support website, if necessary. Temporarily disable any antivirus or firewall software during installation, and ensure you run the installer with administrator privileges.