Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Daily Drop2026-09-16

Reminder: macOS 27 Ends Time Machine Backups to Time Capsule

macOS 27 discontinuation of AFP support means Time Machine will no longer back up to AirPort Time Capsule devices. This change, announced back in June 2025, shifts backups to the SMB protocol, which is not compatible with older Time Capsule hardware. Users relying on Time Capsules will need to find alternative backup solutions.

Why it matters

This is important for mobile users who may depend on seamless backup solutions for their devices, especially as Apple phases out legacy hardware support.

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