Mac Time Capsule 1.0.2

Overview

The Mac Time Capsule is a Mac and Windows utility to help perform backups and get the most out of the available disk space. Instead of being restricted to only what is available on the Mac for an Apple user, they can also link up to a Windows PC and use the spare space on that PC as additional storage which can be used by the Mac too. To achieve this feat, the Mac Time Capsule includes software for the Mac and other software for Windows to enable the Mac software to connect up to it.

Essentially this backup offers a way to combine the space disk space on connected drives with a Windows PC even when the person is primarily a Mac user but wants to make use of space disk space on their backup Windows unit. Given that often Windows comes with more disk space than the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air range of laptops, especially the older versions, and the attraction of this software is easy to appreciate.

There are also instructional videos which can help to explain how to go about adding different computers to the supported list of devices that the Mac Time Capsule software can utilize. 

Save on having to buy additional USB hard drives and don't despair when there is no ports left to plug in more storage, this software is a cheaper way to solve that particular problem.

Installation

The installation needs to be processed on both the Mac and the PC to get the most out of it. It is certainly possible to only use the software on the Mac and still organize backups, but the ability to link to Windows is a useful one not to ignore.

Interface

The Apple OS X interface is very clean with a left side bar with all the main connection options and the right pane reserved for providing key information. The software uses clear graphics and a nice layout which make it easy to use on both Mac and Windows. Some help may be needed for people trying to add new computer and devices to the software for the first time.

Pros

Backup Mac systems to available drives on both Mac and Windows
Add extra Windows software to enable the Mac to make the connection and share the free disk space
Works with Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later
Works with Windows XP with SP3, and Vista, 7 or 8 (32 & 64 bit)

Cons

Less useful if the user does not own a Windows computer too.

Conclusion

For Mac users who are in desperate need of extra disk space and have a Windows PC lying around then this software can help connect the Mac to the Windows PC in order to use that space disk space for backup purposes.