Will a USB 2.0 5400RPM External HDD for Time Machine slow down my SSD? I am new to Mac and I don't know how often Time Machine works with the drive.
MacOS – Will a USB 2.0 5400RPM External HDD for Time Machine slow down the SSD
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Best Answer
I use a USB 2.0 external hard drive for Time Machine, and I have not seen any changes in speed. Time Machine works pretty quietly and effortlessly in the background without slowing down the Mac's performance. According to the Time Machine System Preferences pane,