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<blockquote data-quote="Ann2" data-source="post: 1080169" data-attributes="member: 164812"><p><strong>I'd like to continue with this question. . .</strong></p><p></p><p>I am very new to Mac and I have questions about properly ejecting devices for Sleep Mode, etc.</p><p></p><p>I eject the Time Machine but not the external HD (WD SmartWare). I was never told to eject it. Is this correct?</p><p></p><p>Also, a problem I was having is that my Mac woke up about 3 seconds after I put in Sleep Mode. An Apple rep told me to unplug my external HD (WD SmartWare) from the back of the Mac. This seems strange to me. So after I put my Mac in Sleep Mode, I immediately unplug the external HD so it will remain in Sleep Mode. Is this the correct thing to do?</p><p></p><p>I have also read that it's not a good idea to let the HD's sleep often because it will wear the out faster. So I have UNCHECKED the block in System Preferences - under Energy Saver - that allows for the hard disks to sleep when possible.</p><p></p><p>Could someone comment on these for me. I would really appreciate it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ann2, post: 1080169, member: 164812"] [b]I'd like to continue with this question. . .[/b] I am very new to Mac and I have questions about properly ejecting devices for Sleep Mode, etc. I eject the Time Machine but not the external HD (WD SmartWare). I was never told to eject it. Is this correct? Also, a problem I was having is that my Mac woke up about 3 seconds after I put in Sleep Mode. An Apple rep told me to unplug my external HD (WD SmartWare) from the back of the Mac. This seems strange to me. So after I put my Mac in Sleep Mode, I immediately unplug the external HD so it will remain in Sleep Mode. Is this the correct thing to do? I have also read that it's not a good idea to let the HD's sleep often because it will wear the out faster. So I have UNCHECKED the block in System Preferences - under Energy Saver - that allows for the hard disks to sleep when possible. Could someone comment on these for me. I would really appreciate it. [/QUOTE]
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