It doesn’t register that the drive even exists, though the device connected noise sounds. Trying to use it on my girlfriend’s computer is a completely different matter. It has pretty much every bit of information I really hold dear, and on any mac computer I can find everything on it.
On the white casing, you’ll need good light and good eyesight (or magnification) to read it. So I have a My Passport drive that I had back before my mac computer killed itself. Maybe at some point Western Digital will release a Windows Store App for the Passport Series, but until then treat like any other normal external hard drive. Yes, you can connect your iPad + Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to the USB hub - and if the hub is powered, then you can forgo use of the auxiliary Lightning connector on the adapter for power.Īs with anything iPad-related, increasing complexity of the connection tree also increases the possibility of compatibility issues.Īs for the markings on your white iPad Charger, they are typically printed in very small typeface - and in a very low-contrast shade of light grey. Your Passport Software will not work on Windows RT, you can access the drive through Explorer. You would be well advised to ensure that both the hub and any connecting cable supports USB3.0/3.1 standards as USB2.0 is quite slow by comparison.
Most readily available USB hubs will present physical USB Type-A connectors USB-C connectors are less common on anything other than the newest computers and mobile devices. It’s worth reiterating that whilst your drive may be formatted correctly, for compatibility with iPad, it must not have multiple partitions. If the problem with your external WD drive is due to inadequate power, then a powered USB hub may help.
