We are currently using a 2 TB Time Capsule (also 2017 vintage) as our router. Our internet service provider is AT&T U-Verse and we recently upgraded to fiber optic service. Other than the photos, we use the computers for word processing, an occasional Excel spreadsheet, a family history database and internet searching-no games, etc. We like the iMac not because we are doing highly complex computing but because we have a large photo library and because we prefer the ergonomics of a desk top configuration. We will be getting a new 1 TB iMac and it will replace the 2017 iMac. Replacement for Time Capsule and use of AT&T U-Verse router We currently have a 2017 iMac and a 2017 Apple MacBook Pro. Oh, I wish Apple had continued to update and manufacture the Time Capsule - it was a great solution! I'm also trying to keep it simple and " inexpensive" What I read on the Internet is a bit confusing about some drives not being able to handle Time Machine back-ups. So, I guess an Ethernet network drive may be best solution, but the ones I've seen aren't cheap. No USB ports (of any flavor) on the cable modem, unfortunately. I have a couple Ethernet ports on the cable modem (one to be used with network laser printer), so that could be a possibility. I don't consider a drive attached to a Mac thunderbolt port a viable solution - then I have to keep the Mac powered-up (right?) and since they are all MacBooks, they go places and I don't want to have to frequently plug and unplug the drive. What are people using to replace their old Time Capsules? What I want to know is how (with what?) should I replace the hard drive? The cable modem w/ WiFi will take over the WiFi capability, but I need a hard drive to replace the Time Capsule internal drive for the backups (1 Tera is great don't need more). The Time Capsule is primarily used for Time Machine backups and some limited file sharing. I'm also likely going to move to a newer cable modem (for cable internet) that includes a WiFi router (latest revisions). Now is a good time since I am replacing MacBooks and iPad and recently got new iPhones. But based on the age and old WiFi revisions it supports, I'm considering replacing it. I have a nearly 10 year old time Time Capsule (500 Gig) - still working fine.
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