: If your drive uses a rectangular USB-A plug but your computer only has USB-C (Thunderbolt) ports, you will need a USB-A to USB-C adapter. 2. Formatting Your Drive (The Critical Step) Format for a Mac vs PC - Apple Support Community
To help you immediately — here’s the quick version for on a computer: set up external hard drive
Begin by plugging the USB cable from the external hard drive into an available USB port on your computer. If the drive has an external power supply, plug that into a wall outlet as well. Most modern drives will power on automatically once connected. Listen for the sound of the drive spinning or look for an indicator light to confirm it is receiving power. : If your drive uses a rectangular USB-A
, I can absolutely provide those step-by-step (for Windows, Mac, or both). If the drive has an external power supply,
I appreciate you reaching out, but I think there’s a misunderstanding.