The Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Disk Drive is a high-capacity, reliable storage solution designed to help you back up and store your important files with ease. Featuring a spacious 8TB of storage, this 3.5-inch external HDD offers ample room for photos, videos, documents, and more. Equipped with USB 3.0 for fast data transfer speeds, this drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. The 256-bit AES hardware encryption ensures your files are kept secure, while the built-in password protection adds an extra layer of privacy. It also features automatic backup capabilities, allowing you to set up regular backups to keep your data safe without any effort. Perfect for home or office use, the WD My Book provides a seamless, portable storage solution.

From the manufacturer

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with social media and cloud storage import, password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup or Time Machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

• Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility*
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Security, Social Media and Cloud Storage import and WD Drive Utilities
• Easy to use
• Trusted storage built with WD reliability
• Up to 18TB capacity
• USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible

Complete BackupMy Book desktop storage comes equipped with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility* to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system. With the power of WD Backup and Time Machine compatibility*, you’ve got complete backup routine options to help recover data in the event of a computer virus, computer failure, or if you accidentally press “delete”.	Password Protection with Hardware EncryptionThe My Book drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security tools helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password. For quick, convenient access, you can set WD Security tools to automatically unlock the drive on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password every time.	Massive CapacityWith up to 18TB of capacity, there’s plenty of room to save the massive amounts of photos, videos, and music you love, plus your important documents.

Do more with WD DiscoveryIncluded WD Discovery software connects to popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive.** Import your photos, videos and docs to the My Book drive to help preserve your online life. WD Discovery can also be used to manage your drive with WD Drive Utilities.	Easy to UseMy Book desktop storage is ready to use out of the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up right away. It comes with all the software you need to help protect your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software and is compatible with Time Machine*.	WD Quality Inside and OutMillions of people around the world trust their data to the My Book desktop hard drive. Designed to meet WD’s demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability.

Key Features:

• 8TB Storage Capacity: Large capacity for storing photos, videos, documents, and backups.
• USB 3.0 Interface: Fast data transfer speeds for efficient file handling.
• Automatic Backup: Effortlessly back up your files with WD Backup software, customizable for automatic backups.
• 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption: High-level encryption ensures your data is safe and secure.
• Password Protection: Prevent unauthorized access to your files with added security features.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Plug-and-Play Setup: Easy installation with no need for additional software or drivers.
• Reliable Performance: Ideal for everyday storage needs, including large file storage and backup.
• Compact Design: Space-saving, sleek desktop design suitable for any workspace.

The WD 8TB My Book Desktop HDD offers a convenient and secure way to back up your data, protect sensitive information, and enjoy seamless storage across multiple platforms.\

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