NewsReview of the WD My Book 4TB external drive

Review of the WD My Book 4TB external drive

-

- Advertisement -

Using the My Book

You can connect the My Book drive to your Windows PC or Mac via either USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 with the cable provided in the box.

2014-01-18_14-27-59

The drive comes with three separate programs that you can install if you so wish – WD Drive Utilities, WD Security and WD SmartWare, all have their advantages.

WD Drive Utilities

This software is designed to keep your drive performing at its best by running diagnostics, managing the power settings, and more.

Once installed you can run various tests on the drive, including S.M.A.R.T. tests, quick tests and even a complete drive test (which takes a long time). All these tools are very useful to keep a check on the health of your drive.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 21

There is also a Sleep Timer setting which enables you to set a time limit on when the drive will go into sleep mode.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 22

You can quickly and easily erase the drive too.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 23

WD Security

WD Security enables you to protect your drive with a password and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

When you first run WD Security, you are asked to enter a password and a password hint. You can also choose to auto unlock the drive for your user account.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 17

You can also make changes to your selection, but only after you have entered your password.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 18

Unlocking the drive is simple – just type in your password.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 19

And now you have access to the drive.

CDW Review WD My Book External USB 3.0 4TB Hard Drive - 20

Andrew Edney
Andrew Edney
I am the owner and editor of this site. I have been interested in gadgets and tech since I was a little kid. I have also written a number of books on various tech subjects. I also blogged for The Huffington Post and for FHM. And I am honoured to have been a Microsoft MVP since January 2008, including as an Xbox MVP until 2023.

1 COMMENT

  1. It’s very easy to find out any matter on web as compared to textbooks,
    as I found this piece of writing at this web site.

Comments are closed.

Stay connected

7,137FansLike
8,542FollowersFollow
27,000SubscribersSubscribe

LATEST REVIEWS

Review: Edifier G2000 Pro Gaming Speakers

Here is our review of the Edifier G2000 Pro Gaming Speakers. Experience a new level of audiovisual immersion with the budget friendly Edifier G2000 Pro...

Review: Cleaning Up!

Review: Ember Island

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you