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RickCurran
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Re: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
RHimadiiev I think there were other reasons why Dropbox and other providers had to switch to File Provider, you'd probably need to ask Dropbox specifically though about it, although I think there are...1.8KViews1like0CommentsRe: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
RHimadiiev I don't see any reference to external storage in that article, it does refer to "remote storage" but that is referring to the cloud storage provider such as Dropbox etc.1.8KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
Jay Thanks, I found that thread and had a read through, it doesn't give a definitive answer about external drive support other than Dropbox are looking to support users with that requirement. I did a...4.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
Jay Thanks, the requirement to move the Dropbox folder to "~/Library/CloudStorage" is pretty big change though, one that means I will be reluctant to upgrade the Dropbox client unless I really have t...4.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
Ben S.31 Having looked over more of the consequences of switching to the FileProvider version of Dropbox shown on the "Expected changes with Dropbox for macOS on File Provider" page I am definitely g...4.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Why does Apple FileProvider force files into the ~/Library folder which is hidden by default?
@jay I think Ben S.31 perhaps has the same question I have which is whether this is the future for Dropbox on Mac backups? Are we going to be forced to use the Apple FileProvider and subsequently hav...4.3KViews2likes3Comments